Service Technician

Groundworks; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Commission eligibility

Company vehicle

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Training travel

Employee ownership

Job summary

Groundworks in Columbia, SC seeks a Service Technician to blend technical know-how with consultative sales. You will meet homeowners, assess needs, present proven foundation and water management solutions, and earn base pay plus commissions while delivering real value.

The role focuses on inspecting and servicing preexisting installations, offering additional options, and supporting customers post-installation with safety and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of proven sales experience preferred but not required.
• Construction/Home Improvement experience preferred.
• Proven customer relations experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Valid, non-restrictive Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute appointments scheduled with customers
• Travel to customers' home based on assigned appointments
• Build long-term relationships with customers and professionally represent the company
• Recommend additional products and services to enhance or improve original installation or to remedy a potential issue
• Perform annual customer maintenance visits and assess existing solutions
• Diagnose and fix issues during reactive service visits
• Install additional products purchased by the customer as necessary
• Adhere to safety regulations and procedures
• Communicate job status and document findings to Service Manager and customer
• Maintain punctuality and reliability

Skills

Sales experience

Home improvement

Customer relations

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Do you thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and relationship-driven selling?

At Groundworks, North America's leader in foundation solutions, our Service Technicians are trusted advisors—combining hands-on knowledge with consultative sales skills to deliver real solutions that protect our customers’ homes. You’ll meet homeowners face-to-face, assess their needs, present proven systems, and earn steady pay and commissions while doing work you can stand behind. Backed by industry-leading training, advanced tools, and the strength of a national brand, this role is built for motivated professionals who want ownership of their success and a clear path for growth.

The Service Technician is an integral part of the customer journey post installation. They focus on partnering with customers to inspect and service preexisting company installed foundation repair and water management solutions. The Service Technician supports our customers with additional solutions options and needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute appointments scheduled with customers
• Travel to customers' home based on assigned appointments
• Build long-term relationships with customers and professionally represent the company
• Recommend additional products and services to enhance or improve original installation or to remedy a potential issue through established processes and procedures
• Perform annual customer maintenance visits, examining work previously completed
• Perform reactive service appointments, diagnose, and fix any issues
• Install additional products purchased by the customer as necessary
• Adhere to safety regulations and procedures when carrying out responsibilities
• Examine solutions installed by the company and determine potential warranty or non-warranty work
• Communicate the status of each job (completions and complications) and submit all necessary documentation to the Service Manager and customer as required
• It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of proven sales experience preferred but not required
• Construction/Home Improvement experience preferred
• Proven customer relations experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• A valid, non-restrictive Driver's License is required

Working Conditions

• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• The employee must have excellent stamina.
• Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay + commission & bonus ($70k - 80k avg. with Top Performers earning $100-120k)
• Best-in-class paid-training program with commission eligibility
  • This role requires travel for a mandatory 3-week regional training class. Travel accommodations will be provided.
• Company-generated leads - no cold calling required!
• Company service vehicle and fuel card provided
• Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
• Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
• When you win, you own it - our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
• Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
• US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
• Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance

The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role in South Carolina is $13.00 - $15.30. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.