Field Service Technician

Ascentek; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 2,955,000 - 4,209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Fertility coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid parental leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniforms & PPE

Job summary

Ascentek in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level Field Service Technician to support customer operations through environmental services, industrial cleaning, and preventative maintenance at client facilities. Working under close supervision and alongside experienced teammates, you will perform highly defined tasks to maintain safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environments.

This entry-level role provides hands-on training and builds technical knowledge, safety awareness, and customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, janitorial, warehouse, labor, or industrial environments.
• Willingness to learn industrial maintenance, preventative maintenance, and fluid service processes.
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding work safely.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standardized procedures.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends occasionally.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform recurring environmental services and housekeeping activities throughout customer facilities.
• Empty trash, recycling, scrap metal, and waste containers while following site-specific disposal procedures.
• Scan, document, and verify completion of assigned service routes and recurring tasks.
• Break down cardboard, collect debris, and maintain clean work areas throughout manufacturing environments.
• Support CNC machine cleaning and industrial housekeeping activities around production equipment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and fluid service activities under the direction of experienced teammates.
• Remove, transport, and dispose of industrial fluids, waste, and debris following safety procedures.
• Learn proper coolant management, fluid handling, chemical mixing, and testing procedures.
• Support spill response and cleanup activities.
• Safely operate basic tools, pumps, vacuums, carts, and industrial service equipment.
• Follow detailed work instructions, recurring schedules, and standardized procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environments at customer facilities.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training and skill development activities.
• Follow all EHSS policies, PPE requirements, and customer safety procedures.
• Represent Ascentek professionally through dependable service and positive customer interactions.

Skills

Strong commitment to workplace safety

Basic mechanical aptitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Lift up to 50 pounds

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to learn

Forklifts

Industrial cleaning

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Fluid handling equipment

Job description

Description

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Salary, Full time, Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage


• Dental and Vision Insurance


• FSA/HSA options


• Paid parental leave


• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance


• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance


• 401(k) with a generous company match


• Pet Insurance Benefits


• 21 Paid Days Off


• 7 Paid Holidays


• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment

The Field Service Technician supports customer operations by performing recurring environmental services, industrial cleaning, fluid maintenance support, and preventative maintenance activities at customer facilities. Working under close supervision and alongside experienced teammates, this role completes highly defined and standardized tasks that help maintain safe, clean, and efficient manufacturing environments. Responsibilities may include waste and recycling collection, machine cleaning, spill response, housekeeping activities, and assisting with fluid management and preventative maintenance tasks. This entry-level role is designed to provide hands‑on training and development into more advanced industrial service responsibilities while building technical knowledge, safety awareness, and customer service skills within Maintenance 360 operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform recurring environmental services and housekeeping activities throughout customer facilities


• Empty trash, recycling, scrap metal, and waste containers while following site-specific disposal procedures


• Scan, document, and verify completion of assigned service routes and recurring tasks


• Break down cardboard, collect debris, and maintain clean work areas throughout manufacturing environments


• Support CNC machine cleaning and industrial housekeeping activities around production equipment


• Assist with preventative maintenance and fluid service activities under the direction of experienced teammates


• Remove, transport, and dispose of industrial fluids, waste, and debris following safety procedures


• Learn proper coolant management, fluid handling, chemical mixing, and testing procedures


• Support spill response and cleanup activities


• Safely operate basic tools, pumps, vacuums, carts, and industrial service equipment


• Follow detailed work instructions, recurring schedules, and standardized procedures


• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work environments at customer facilities


• Participate in on‑the‑job training and skill development activities


• Follow all EHSS policies, PPE requirements, and customer safety procedures


• Represent Ascentek professionally through dependable service and positive customer interactions

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, janitorial, warehouse, labor, or industrial environments


• Willingness to learn industrial maintenance, preventative maintenance, and fluid service processes


• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding work safely


• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standardized procedures


• Ability to work evenings and weekends occasionally


• Valid driver’s license


• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting throughout shifts


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently


• Ability to maneuver around machinery and confined workspaces


• Work performed at customer manufacturing and industrial facilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety


• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn


• Strong work ethic and reliability


• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and customers


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Ability to complete recurring tasks accurately and consistently


• Previous industrial cleaning or manufacturing experience


• Experience operating forklifts or material handling equipment


• Familiarity with industrial equipment or fluid handling processes


• Experience working in customer-facing environments


• Ability to work evenings and weekends occasionally


• Valid driver’s license


• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting throughout shifts


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently


• Ability to maneuver around machinery and confined workspaces


• Work performed at customer manufacturing and industrial facilities

The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is $26 hourly. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below:

• Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.


• Education and certifications:Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.


• Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.


• Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work.

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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