Field Maintenance Technician, Entry Level

Pearceservices; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pearce is seeking a Field Maintenance Technician to support maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment across sites in North America. This role involves hands-on work at solar and energy storage sites and requires travel to customer locations.

You will join a team dedicated to safe, high‑quality work with opportunities to grow into specialized careers in energy and critical infrastructure. Travel up to 100% is expected, with some onsite work in Wilmington, NC.

Qualifications

• 1 year of maintenance, construction, automotive, manufacturing, military, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with interest in electrical systems.
• Dependable, adaptable, and safety‑minded.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems to identify issues and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Install and maintain conduit, cable trays, brackets, supports, shelving, and other equipment as needed.
• Support warehouse, fleet, and shop operations, including equipment maintenance and organization.
• Assist experienced field technicians with maintenance and repairs at commercial solar and battery energy storage sites.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work and follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems interest

Dependable and adaptable

Willingness to travel 100%

Education

Trade school program completion

Job description

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact

As a Pearce Field Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep critical facilities, equipment, and renewable energy sites operating safely and efficiently. One month you may support warehouse operations, fleet maintenance, or shop projects. The next, you could be assisting experienced technicians at commercial solar farms or battery energy storage sites.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and learning new skills, this role offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term career in renewable energy and critical infrastructure. At Pearce, we invest in your training and provide a pathway into specialized careers in solar, battery storage, HVAC, power generation, and critical power systems.

This role requires the ability and willingness to travel 100% of time. Candidates should reside in Wilmington, North Carolina for some onsite work as well.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems to identify issues and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Assist with preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Install and maintain conduit, cable trays, brackets, supports, shelving, and other equipment as needed.
• Support warehouse, fleet, and shop operations, including equipment maintenance and organization.
• Assist experienced field technicians with maintenance and repairs at commercial solar and battery energy storage sites.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work and follow company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Experience

• You enjoy figuring out how things work and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty.
• You have strong mechanical aptitude and an interest in electrical systems.
• You're dependable, adaptable, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs you.
• You take pride in quality work and in maintaining a safe work environment.
• 1 year of experience in maintenance, construction, automotive, manufacturing, military, industrial, or a related field preferred—or completion of a trade school program.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% following Pearce’s 6 weeks on, 1 week off rotational schedule.

Physical / Work Environment

• Work is performed in warehouses, shops, industrial facilities, commercial solar sites, battery energy storage facilities, and other customer locations in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and working on concrete floors.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of 6–30 feet.
• Requires use of hand and power tools such as drills, saws, wrenches, and measuring tools.
• Use equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and lifts when required.

Compensation: $23.00-$25.00 hourly/DOE

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

Base Pay Range

$23 — $25 USD

What We Offer

• family-friendly and innovative culture
• opportunities for growth
• competitive compensation
• comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• HSA option
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• company-matching 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• professional development training
• company vehicle
• phone
• laptop
• tablet
• all necessary tools and safety equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!