IT Field Technician - On Call - Altoona, PA

Geeks on Site; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

National brand recognition

Dispatch support

Remote tech support

Job summary

Geeks On Site is seeking an experienced On-Call IT Field Technician to provide on-site and residential IT support across multiple U.S. cities. The role focuses on PC/Mac troubleshooting, networking, printer setup, and occasional POS or TV mounting tasks.

You set your availability and drive radius, receiving jobs that match your proximity and skills. As a 1099 contractor, you control scheduling with no guaranteed hours, and you’ll operate with a flexible, independent setup.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in IT support or field service.
• Strong networking and diagnostic skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Own required tools including a laptop, drill, screwdrivers, cable tester, and RJ45 tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Windows and macOS issues.
• Resolve WiFi, router, and wired network problems.
• Install and configure printers and scanners.
• Replace or upgrade hardware components.
• Reinstall operating systems using bootable tools.
• Document work and communicate clearly with customers.
• Install and support POS systems and run Cat5e or Cat6 cabling.
• Perform outdoor TV mounting and basic AV setup.

Skills

IT Support

Field Service

Customer Service

Networking

Troubleshooting

Driver's License

Tools

Laptop

Screwdrivers

Drill

Cable tester

RJ45 tools

Job description

On-Call IT Field Technician – PC, Mac, POS and TV Mounting

• Location: Multiple U.S. Cities (Local, Onsite Support)
• Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Pay: $35 per hour (on-site)
• Schedule: Flexible – You accept jobs based on your availability

Important Note

This is an on-call, 1099 independent contractor role with full flexibility and no guaranteed hours. You set your availability and driving radius, and we send jobs that match your proximity and skills.

About the Role

Geeks On Site provides nationwide computer repair and technology support services for homes and businesses, delivered both remotely and on-site.

Our services include computer repair, IT support, smart home installation, and a broad range of in-home and business technology services offering fast, reliable solutions across a wide range of devices and systems.

Geeks On Site is hiring experienced Field IT Technicians to support residential and small business customers. The primary focus is computer troubleshooting, networking support, printer configuration, and general on site IT service. Technicians may also receive POS or outdoor TV mounting jobs based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Windows and macOS issues
• Resolve WiFi, router, and wired network problems
• Install and configure printers and scanners
• Replace or upgrade hardware components
• Reinstall operating systems using bootable tools
• Document work and communicate clearly with customers
• Install and support POS systems and run Cat5e or Cat6 cabling
• Perform outdoor TV mounting and basic AV setup
• Two or more years of experience in IT support or field service
• Strong networking and diagnostic skills
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and provide professional customer service
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Own required tools including a laptop, drill, screwdrivers, cable tester, and RJ45 tools
• IT and POS work: $35 per hour for time on site
• Outdoor TV mounting: starts at $100 per mounted device, varies if a helper is required
• Flexible scheduling — accept only the jobs that match your route and availability
• National brand recognition and continuous job offers
• Dispatch and tech support team available to assist remotely