Resident Field Technician / Mechanic

Papé; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company with over 85 years of experience as a Resident Field Technician in Palm Springs. This role offers you the chance to work on diverse material handling equipment, ensuring peak performance and customer satisfaction. With a focus on growth, Pape’ provides extensive training, competitive pay, and outstanding benefits, including retirement plans and health insurance. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your contributions matter, and advance your career in a company known for its stability and integrity. If you're passionate about mechanics and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans)

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Online and Instructor-Led Training

Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs

Progressive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in diagnosing and repairing equipment, preferably in material handling.
• Must provide own tools and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work on material handling equipment at customer locations to maximize uptime.
• Travel in a service vehicle and perform repairs while interacting with customers.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing equipment

Communication skills

Customer relation skills

Self-motivation

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

PAPE’ MATERIAL HANDLING, INC. – PALM SPRINGS, CA

RESIDENT FIELD TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC:

Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your skills as a mechanic? Are you looking for not just another job, but a career? Pape’ Material Handling, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Resident Field Technician to join their team and serve the Palm Springs, CA area.

At Pape’, you can count on us to invest heavily in your Technician career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As our Resident Field Technician, you will work on material handling equipment at customer locations to ensure that their equipment is running in peak form and maximizing equipment uptime. Every day, picture yourself traveling the area in a fully loaded Pape’ service vehicle, performing top-notch work on equipment, interacting with customers, and knowing that they can count on you to get the job done right.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 5 plus years of experience diagnosing and repairing equipment, preferably in the material handling industry.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation and ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must reside in the Palm Springs, CA area.

Compensation: $37.92-56.89/hr (Depending on Experience) Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including –401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 40 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required: Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities