Field Service Technician - Melrose, MA

CVS Health Corporation; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Field Service Technician to travel between CVS Pharmacy locations, providing on-site technical support for POS, pharmacy, and store systems. You will diagnose hardware issues, perform maintenance, and implement upgrades to minimize downtime and improve performance.

You will collaborate with remote IT teams, meticulously document service activities, and deliver exceptional store colleague support while upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware, repairs, and maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations.
• Willingness to travel frequently between CVS Pharmacy locations within Melrose, MA (must reside within the service area).
• Availability to work flexible hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and occasionally work on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Travel between CVS Pharmacy locations to provide on-site technical support and maintenance.
• Deliver hands-on support for store systems, including POS systems, pharmacy systems, photo kiosks, and inventory management systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, software updates, hardware upgrades, and equipment replacements to ensure optimal system performance with minimal supervision.
• Install and integrate new technology in stores, including setup and configuration of POS terminals, peripherals, and network connectivity.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues on-site, determining root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of service calls, equipment installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams (help desk, network engineers, and software developers) to elevate and resolve issues as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service to store colleagues while troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Manage inventory of IT parts, tools, and supplies; ensure readiness by tracking stock and placing orders as needed.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent service needs as required.

Skills

Hands-on hardware troubleshooting

Driver's license

Travel required

Flex hours

Physical ability to lift 75 lbs

Technical certifications

Previous field service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Networking equipment

Store hardware peripherals

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Field Service Technician provides on-site technical support to CVS Pharmacy locations, traveling between stores to maintain and repair computer systems, hardware, and store technology. This role supports point-of-sale (POS), pharmacy systems, networking equipment, and other in-store technologies. The technician diagnoses and resolves technical issues, performs preventative maintenance, and ensures minimal disruption to store operations.

This position works closely with remote support teams such as network services, software engineering, and help desk personnel to restore service and identify root causes of issues. The Field Service Technician maintains accurate service records and ensures timely resolution of all assigned work while delivering excellent in-store customer support.

What You Will Do

• Travel between assigned CVS Pharmacy locations to provide on‑site technical support and maintenance.
• Deliver hands‑on support for store systems, including POS systems, pharmacy systems, photo kiosks, and inventory management systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, software updates, hardware upgrades, and equipment replacements to ensure optimal system performance with minimal supervision.
• Install and integrate new technology in stores, including setup and configuration of POS terminals, peripherals, and network connectivity.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues on‑site, determining root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of service calls, equipment installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional IT teams (help desk, network engineers, and software developers) to elevate and resolve issues as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service to store colleagues while troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Manage inventory of IT parts, tools, and supplies; ensure readiness by tracking stock and placing orders as needed.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to urgent service needs as required.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands‑on experience troubleshooting hardware, repairs, and maintenance
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations
• Willingness to travel frequently between CVS Pharmacy locations within Melrose, MA (must reside within the service area)
• Availability to work flexible hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and occasionally work on ladders

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certifications
• Associate’s or technical degree
• Previous field service technician experience

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$18.50 - $38.82

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

• We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
• This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families.
• The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
• Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/02/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.