IT Workstation Installation Tech TRAVELING

Groundwork Operations; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork Operations, LLC is seeking General Workers and Warehouse Crew Members for a flexible, travel-based role. You will be offered shifts at various client locations, with travel costs and per diem included. Shifts can occur weekdays, weekends, and occasional overnights, depending on project schedules.

This role suits individuals who enjoy dynamic work environments and project-based assignments. Motivated and reliable crew members may receive more frequent shift offers, additional training,

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Capable of using basic hand tools (screwdrivers, drills, wrenches, box cutters, etc.).
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites on short notice.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow project layouts and safety rules.
• Strong communication and teamwork to operate in fast-paced environments.
• Comfort with adapting to changing schedules and site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different warehouse, office, and facility locations for each project.
• Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment at client sites.
• Build and assemble workstations, shelving, racks, and modular systems.
• Assist with warehouse layout changes and workspace reconfigurations.
• Operate and organize cables, wire management tasks, and labeling.
• Support wire management projects, including cleanup and final organization.
• Use basic hand tools to install or adjust fixtures and hardware.
• Package, palletize, and organize materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Lift up to 100 pounds

Physical stamina

Use basic hand tools

Follow layout plans on-site

Travel-ready, gig-style schedule

Punctual, reliable arrival on travel"s

Strong communication & teamwork

Follow instructions, complete tasks

Adapt to changing project conditions

Maintain professional attitude

Safety standards compliance

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Groundwork Operations, LLC provides general and specialized Crew to handle a wide range of tasks, including set-up and break-down of indoor and outdoor experiential events, brand activations, and more, throughout NY, NJ, PA, and MA. Our team works projects of all sizes, from small actions that a single Crew Member can handle autonomously, to large scale events such as the NY Marathon where we have dozens of shifts available on a daily basis for several weeks. We also provide project management and general and specialized labor support for travel-based warehouse and facility projects throughout North America. Our crew travels to different client locations to support small-to-medium scale projects such as warehouse build-outs, workspace reconfigurations, station assembly, wire and cable management, and material handling. All work is performed on-site at client facilities - there is no fixed or permanent work location.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job is gig-based and 100% travel-based. You are applying to be included in our database of General Workers and Warehouse Crew Members who are offered individual shifts at varying client locations based on project demand. You must be comfortable traveling to different sites for every assignment. Travel costs including flights, hotels, and per diem for food will be included.

Shifts may occur on weekdays, weekends, and occasional overnights depending on project schedules and timelines.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, hands-on work who enjoy changing environments and project-based assignments. Our crew includes people from a wide range of backgrounds, including tradespeople, students, creatives, and professionals seeking supplemental income. Some crew members accept only a few shifts per year, while others work 40+ hours per week during busy periods.

Motivated and reliable crew members may receive more frequent shift offers, additional training opportunities, increased responsibilities, and pay increases over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Traveling to different warehouse, office, and facility locations for each project
• Loading and unloading tools, materials, and equipment at client sites
• Building and assembling workstations, shelving, racks, and modular systems
• Assisting with warehouse layout changes and workspace reconfigurations
• Running, organizing, bundling, securing, and labeling cables and wires
• Supporting wire management projects, including cleanup and final organization
• Using basic hand tools to install, adjust, or remove fixtures and hardware
• Packaging, palletizing, and organizing materials
• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas at each job site

Job duties and responsibilities vary by project and location.

HARD SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail, particularly for wire and cable management tasks
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, and climb ladders
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools (screwdrivers, drills, wrenches, box cutters, cable cutters, etc.)
• Ability to follow layout plans, diagrams, or verbal instructions on-site

SOFT SKILLS:

• Ability to reliably manage a travel-based, gig-style schedule
• Ability to arrive on time on traveling days
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately
• Willingness to accept feedback and adapt to changing project conditions
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude in fast-paced environment
• Commitment to safety standards and site-specific procedures

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State ID (Passport recommended)
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple job sites
• Working email address
• Reliable smartphone with a data plan capable of using mobile apps
• Ability to complete online employment paperwork with e-signature functionality
• Ability to arrive on site prepared with required PPE, including work gloves
• Ability to wear appropriate, durable work attire suitable for warehouse and construction-style environments

BONUS EXPERIENCE:

• Wire and cable management or low-voltage support work
• Warehouse build-outs or facility reconfiguration projects
• Assembly of furniture, racking, or modular systems
• Operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies
• Forklift, scissor lift, or boom lift experience
• Shipping, receiving, packing, or inventory work
• Facilities, maintenance, or light construction experience

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a 100% travel-based, gig-based position and is not a full-time or part-time role with a guaranteed schedule or fixed work location.

Travel costs including flights, hotels, and per diem for food will be included. Per diem is additional compensation beyond hourly pay.

PLEASE NOTE:

The majority of Groundwork Operations and Heavy Weight Freight job postings are for gig-based positions, NOT full-time or part-time roles with a consistent schedule.

The exceptions to this are listed below:

• Our CDL Class A OTR (Over The Road) Truck Driver jobs are contract-based (1099) with specific, consistent schedules
• Our IT Workstation Installation Tech jobs are travel-based positions, placing you in-field, out of state, for several weeks at a time with a fixed schedule for that duration. These are W2 positions and travel and lodging are covered by us.