Field Service Technician

AMAROK; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem for overnight travel

Company vehicle and travel expenses

Yearly Bonus

Windshield time paid

Job summary

AMAROK is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades at customer sites nationwide. The role requires Monday–Friday overnight travel within a 150–250 mile radius and offers strong overtime earnings.

Approximate Year End Earnings range from $70,000–$90,000, with hourly equivalents of $30.00–$33.00 depending on experience, travel, and location. Perks include per diem, company vehicle, yearly bonus, and paid travel expenses.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel Monday–Friday weekly.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with system installations or troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades at customer sites.
• Assist Install Department with site planning, compliance, inspections, and commissioning after construction.
• Prioritize and route daily service calls for timely maintenance and repair work.
• Build strong relationships with customers through outstanding service, training, and support.
• Provide assistance to other Field Service Technicians and share knowledge.
• Drive safely while complying with traffic laws to reach sites.
• Monitor inventory levels and submit accurate service reports and expenses.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

System upgrades

Customer service

Route planning

Tools

Access control systems

Fire alarm systems

Job description

For over 30 years, AMAROK has been the nation’s leading provider of highly advanced perimeter security solutions, protecting over 9,000 commercial and industrial properties. Our multi-layered security system relentlessly stops would-be thieves where The Electric Guard Dog™ starts.

Now is the perfect time to grow your career by joining our expanding Field Operations team! As a Field Service Technician, you will play a critical role in delivering top-tier service to our customers by providing expert preventive maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades. This position requires Monday–Friday overnight travel within a designated service radius of approximately 150–250 miles, ensuring the security and functionality of our systems nationwide.

Approximate Year End Earnings: $70,000 – $90,000 (inclusive of base pay and average overtime). Hourly compensation range is $30.00 – $33.00 per hour determined by experience, skill set, travel requirements, and geographical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system upgrades at customer sites, following established standard operating procedures to ensure optimal system performance.
• Assist the AMAROK Install Department with site planning, jurisdictional compliance, inspections, and system commissioning after construction is completed.
• Organize and prioritize daily service calls and route, ensuring timely and high-quality completion of maintenance and repair work.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers by delivering outstanding service, training, and support.
• Provide assistance to other Field Service Technicians as needed, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Drive safely while following all local, state, and federal traffic laws to reach service locations efficiently.
• Monitor daily inventory levels, accurately complete service reports, and submit documentation within required deadlines.
• Track and submit expense reports in compliance with company policies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be available to travel Monday–Friday weekly
• Valid Driver’s License
• At least 2+ years of hands‑on experience troubleshooting and installing systems (experience with access control systems and/or fire alarms is a plus)
• OSHA certification and/or familiarity with OSHA compliance is strongly preferred
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy objects as needed & safely climb a ladder up to 30 ft.
• Ability to operate various forms of power equipment such as: aerial lifts, concrete saws, jack hammers, augers, mixers, etc.
• Strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot system issues effectively
• Basic Math Skills – Necessary for measuring, calculating, and troubleshooting system configurations

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and make a direct impact on securing businesses across the country. If you are a self‑motivated professional with a passion for service, we want to hear from you!

• Per Diem for overnight travel
• Company vehicle and company paid travel expenses
• Yearly Bonus
• Highly competitive pay (windshield time paid)

AMAROK is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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

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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.

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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.