Ground Operations Technician

Make Rain; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker is seeking a field service technician to perform maintenance and repairs on ground-based seeding equipment across the Mountain West. It requires hands-on plumbing and electrical skills, independent field work, and the ability to travel to remote sites year-round.

You will diagnose field issues, maintain safety standards, and ensure equipment remains mission-ready in challenging environments. Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50+ lbs are essential.

Qualifications

• Field service experience with basic plumbing and electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Mountain West sites.
• Ability to work independently in remote, low-connectivity environments.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs regularly.
• Valid driver’s license and safe operation of a truck/trailer.
• Comfortable outdoors in a range of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on ground-based seeding equipment across Utah, Colorado, California, Idaho, and Wyoming.
• Apply plumbing, electrical, and troubleshooting skills to keep equipment in spec.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, consistency, reliability, and workmanship on every job.
• Travel to and work in remote sites, often with little to no cell service, in varied weather year-round.
• Diagnose issues in the field and make sound judgments to keep equipment mission-ready.
• Work independently and take initiative to support end-goal of water scarcity mitigation.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical systems

Field troubleshooting

Independent work

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Tools

Generators

Pumps

Weather-resistant electronics

Truck/Trailer operation

Job description

Rainmaker is pioneering a modern cloud seeding system to mitigate water scarcity and inclement weather. We develop and incorporate radar and satellite validation, weather-resistant UAS, weather modeling, and novel sensors and dispersions into an effective precipitation enhancement solution.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on ground‑based seeding equipment throughout Utah, Colorado, California, Idaho, and Wyoming.
• Apply basic plumbing, electrical, and technical troubleshooting skills to keep equipment running to spec.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, consistency, reliability, and workmanship on every job.
• Travel to and work in remote sites, often with little to no cell service, in a variety of weather conditions year‑round.
• Diagnose issues in the field and make sound judgment calls to keep equipment mission‑ready.
• Not be afraid to get your hands dirty, work independently, and help bring an end to fresh water scarcity.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic plumbing and electrical systems.
• Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and technical equipment issues in the field.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to ground based sites across the Mountain West.
• Ability to work independently in remote, low‑connectivity environments.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions year‑round.
• Able to take ownership of tasks.
• Taking initiative of problems and their resolution.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a truck/trailer on unpaved and remote roads.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in field service, industrial maintenance, or a related hands‑on technical role.
• Experience with generators, pumps, or remote/off‑grid equipment.
• Basic knowledge of weather‑resistant or outdoor electronics systems.
• Off‑road or 4WD driving experience.