Field Maintenance Technician, Entry Level

Pearce Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearce is seeking an Entry Level Field Maintenance Technician in Worcester, MA. You will support mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment maintenance across solar sites, battery storage, and other critical facilities.

The role offers hands-on training, travel up to 100% with a six weeks on, one week off rotational schedule, and opportunities to grow into solar, HVAC, and power systems through Pearce’s programs. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 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 related field preferred.

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

Hands-on aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems interest

Dependable

Education

Trade school completion or related training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Field Maintenance Technician, Entry Level

Worcester, Massachusetts

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 Worcester, Massachusetts 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.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$23 - $25 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family‑friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company‑matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with 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.

As set forth in Pearce Services’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)


• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS


• Blind or low vision


• Cancer (past or present)


• Cardiovascular or heart disease


• Celiac disease


• Cerebral palsy


• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing


• Diabetes


• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders


• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder


• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome


• Intellectual or developmental disability


• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD


• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs


• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports


• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)


• Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities


• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)


• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema


• Short stature (dwarfism)


• Traumatic brain injury