Lead Field / Install Technician - San Jose, CA

Lifeway Mobility Recruiting Team•San Jose, CA

10d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Lifeway Mobility is hiring a Lead Field / Install Technician to install and service accessibility solutions, including wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and ceiling lifts, helping customers maintain independence and mobility in their homes. The role involves working independently or with a second technician, communicating with customers, and entering work-order and inventory information into a computer system. The company provides tools, a work vehicle, paid manufacturer training, and hands-on development. Jobs can last from a few hours to a few days, with no overnight travel required. The position is full-time in San Jose, California, with a Monday–Friday schedule; occasional Saturday overtime is available. A flexible four-day workweek may be possible, and work is available year-round at 40 or more hours per week. The position offers monthly bonuses when the branch meets its goals, with performance pay that may increase the hourly rate by $3 or more.

Requirements

At least two years of field work experience.
Experience mentoring or informally leading less experienced technicians.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Basic computer skills for work orders and inventory.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle record check.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle to job sites.
Ability to lift 75 or more pounds and work overhead for short periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round, climb ladders, crouch, and occasionally work in confined spaces and at heights.

Nice To Haves

Background in construction, carpentry, HVAC, solar, or other installation or service trades.

Responsibilities

Proactively communicate issues or delays to the office or manager.
Pick up and load the company vehicle at the company location each morning.
Install and repair accessibility products, including wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and ceiling lifts.
Explain projects to customers and answer their questions.
Enter work-order and inventory data into the company system.
Work independently or as part of a two-person team.
Mentor and informally lead less experienced technicians, serving as a resource when a manager is not present and setting expectations for quality, safety, and professionalism.

Benefits

Company work vehicle supplied.
Tools provided.
Paid manufacturer training and hands-on learning.
Career growth opportunities and ongoing support through virtual and in-person training.
Monthly bonuses when the branch meets its goals; performance pay may boost the hourly rate by $3 or more.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k).
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary benefits.
Seven paid holidays.
Three weeks of paid time off.