Technician, EV Charging Field Service

Pearce Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development courses

Job summary

Pearce Services is looking for an experienced EV Charging Field Service Technician to manage onsite repair and maintenance of EV charging stations across California. This role requires 2+ years in servicing electrical equipment and involves troubleshooting various systems in outdoor environments. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $25 to $32 based on experience, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and more. Join Pearce for a family-friendly culture and valuable professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in servicing electrical power equipment.
• Technical knowledge of EV chargers or similar power electronics preferred.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite repair and maintenance of EV charging stations.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting on various equipment.
• Work with planning to ensure maintenance schedules are followed.
• Document issues in the work order system.
• Conduct field assessments and complete safety documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Microsoft Office

Effective communication in English

Education

Formal electrical training

Job description

Pearce is a leading technology‑enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission‑critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real‑estate services and investment firm. Visit pearce-services.com for more information.

Your Impact

We are searching for a skilled and motivated EV Charging Field Service Technician. This key role is responsible for onsite repair and maintenance of EV charging stations in a specific geographic region, including site safety, electrical system maintenance/repair, site field reports, and other duties required to properly maintain and operate the site within the contractual requirements. The role must be able to work independently with little to no supervision and must work in the field under various conditions. The hourly pay range for this role is $25.00–$32.00; compensation within this range is based on experience, skills, and job‑related qualifications.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform OEM testing, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades/revisions to a broad range of equipment, from Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers to DC Fast Chargers.
• Perform testing on equipment, including insulation testing (megger), thermal imaging, torque tests, and performance evaluations.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and locate/isolate ground faults.
• Work closely with the Planning and Scheduling team to ensure maintenance schedules are adhered to and work orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Review site manuals and drawings to ensure proper service and maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct fieldwork including electrical and mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance of site equipment, field reporting, work order completion, and other tasks as needed.
• Ensure that all issues at the site are documented in the work order system and are addressed in a timely manner.

Core Experience

• 2+ years’ equivalent experience in servicing electrical power equipment in the commercial or utility energy field and/or formal electrical training.
• Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Technical knowledge of EV chargers, solar power installations, or other power electronics is preferred, not required.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to generate, track, and complete site work requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively. Interpreter services are not available.

Physical/Work Environment

• This role requires working in all elements, depending on location, weather conditions, heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Working around high voltages and currents.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including a hard hat and safety glasses.
• Repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Conduct site safety assessments and complete JHA, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and other safety documentation per OSHA and site‑specific requirements.

Compensation

Hourly pay range: $25.00–$32.00; base pay set at $25.00–$32.00 hourly/DOE. Actual compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, and location. Eligible employees may receive performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. All full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: health and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family‑friendly culture, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), flexible spending accounts, HSA option, paid vacation and holidays, company‑matching 401(k) Retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development training, and the necessary equipment (vehicle, phone, laptop, tablet, safety gear) to succeed in the role.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.