Lead Field / Install Technician - San Jose, CA

Lifeway Mobility - Denver; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Company vehicle

Tools provided

Year-round hours

Paid time off

401K + benefits

Job summary

Lifeway Mobility - Denver in San Jose, CA is seeking a hands-on Senior Installation Technician to install and service accessibility products—wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and ceiling lifts. You’ll load the company vehicle, work with minimal supervision, and complete work orders with basic computer skills.

This full-time role offers a flexible/4-day work week potential, a company vehicle, tools provided, paid training, and year-round work with the opportunity for monthly bonuses that can boost

Qualifications

• Two years of field work experience required.
• Ability to mentor or lead less-experienced technicians on site.
• Experience using hand and power tools; basic computer skills for work orders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate issues or delays to the office/manager.
• Load the company vehicle each morning and deliver to job sites.
• Install and repair accessibility products: ramps, stair lifts, ceiling lifts.
• Explain projects to customers and answer questions.
• Enter work orders and inventory data into our system.

Skills

Field work experience

Mentoring on-site

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Senior Installation Technician

-Flexible/4-day work week potential!

-Work vehicle supplied!

-Tools provided!

-40+ hours/week YEAR ROUND!

-Paid Time off!

-401K, medical, dental, vision, and other benefits!

Location: San Jose, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday

Are you looking for a hands-on career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Do you have a background in construction, carpentry, HVAC, solar and are looking for something different where you can grow in your career and provide important solutions that better lives? At lifeway, we install and service accessibility solutions- like wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and ceiling lifts - that help individuals regain their freedom and independence. If you take pride in your work, enjoy problem-solving, and want a career with growth potential and paid training, this is the opportunity for you. And when your branch meets its goals, you'll earn monthly bonuses for every customer served- with performance pay that can boost your hourly rate by $3 or more!

What You’ll Do

• Proactively communicate issues or delays to the office/manager rather than waiting to be asked
• Pick up and load the company vehicle at our location each morning
• Install and repair accessibility products, including wheelchair ramps, stair lifts, and ceiling lifts
• Explain the project to the customer and answer any questions they may have
• Enter work order and inventory data into our system (basic computer skills required)
• Receive paid manufacturer training and hands-on learning to develop your skills
• Work independently or as part of a two-person team
• Jobs may range from a few hours to a few days—no overnight travel required
• Occasional Saturday overtime available
• All tools provided

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven work that helps individuals maintain independence and mobility
• Career growth opportunities with training and hands-on experience
• Steady, year-round work with no seasonal slowdowns

Who We’re Looking For

• At least two years of field work experience
• Proven experience mentoring or informally leading less experienced technicians — comfortable setting the tone for quality, safety, and professionalism on site, and serving as the go-to resource for junior techs when a manager isn't present.
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills for work orders and inventory
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Background in construction, carpentry, HVAC, solar, or other installation/service trades is a plus
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle record check
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle to job sites

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75+ lbs. and work overhead for short periods
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors year-round
• Able to climb ladders, crouch, and occasionally work in confined spaces and at heights

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you want a career with purpose and the chance to make a real impact,we’d love to meet you!