Service Technician
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About the Role
Service Technician (Compressed Air)
Industry: Compressed Air
Hourly Rate: $30/hr – $45/hr + Overtime / On-Call
Location: North New Jersey
Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time (40 hours a week)
We are representing a premier, family-owned industrial distributor that has been a fixture in the North Jersey compressed air market for nearly 40 years. Operating from a strategic hub in the Kenilworth, NJ area, the company specializes in the service and distribution of Industry-Leading Global Industrial Brands. They are looking for high-caliber technicians at all levels - from Service Technicians to Master Technicians to join their growing team.
The Opportunity
This is a permanent, full-time position focused on the maintenance, installation, and repair of industrial air compressors, blowers, and air treatment products. This role offers a mix of high-tech shop-based overhauls and field service autonomy, with a primary focus on rotary screw and reciprocating systems, high-efficiency blowers, and critical moisture control systems.
Technician Benefits & Field-First Perks
- Negotiable Hourly Rate: Compensation is highly competitive and negotiable based on the specific technical expertise and value you bring to the team.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to attend premium air compressor/air treatment training schools for factory certifications and advanced technical schooling.
- Remote Dispatch: Technicians are provided with a service vehicle and the ability to dispatch directly from their residence for field assignments.
- Advanced Repair Facility: Access to a fully equipped distributor shop for complex teardowns and specialty system repairs.
- Comprehensive PTO Policy: The client recognizes industry tenure and is open to negotiating PTO packages that align with your current experience level.
- Full Benefits Suite: 401(k) with company match, plus comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Health coverage.
Candidate Requirements
- Technical Expertise: A minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience with industrial air compressors (rotary screw and/or reciprocating).
- Industry Flexibility: We are highly open to candidates from different industrial backgrounds (e.g., Heavy Equipment, HVAC/R, Power Gen, or Diesel) who have transferable experience working on rotary screw or reciprocating compression technology.
- Air Treatment Specialty: Proven ability to service, troubleshoot, and repair refrigerated and desiccant dryers, as well as filtration and condensate systems.
- Field Readiness: This position involves approximately 75% travel within the North Jersey territory; a valid driver's license is mandatory.
- Managed On-Call: Participation in a balanced rotation (one week out of every 7 or 8 weeks).
- Compliance: Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform teardowns, inspections, and reassembly of premium-brand air compressors, blowers, and air treatment products to factory standards. Execute field-based preventative maintenance and emergency repairs. Analyze mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration sub-systems to identify root causes of equipment failure.
- Master-level candidates: Lead complex system diagnostics and provide technical mentorship to junior technicians in the shop and field.
- If you are a compressed air professional seeking a new opportunity, we encourage you to reach out to our team. We operate as specialist advisory partners and will provide a full market overview, including a detailed breakdown of day-to-day responsibilities, career progression pathways, and the comprehensive "market-leading" package available for this role.
Not the right fit or location for you? Even if this specific role isn't a match, we still want to hear from you. We are constantly partnering with industry leaders on new openings across the country that require your specific skillset. Visit our website to upload your resume so we can keep you in mind for upcoming opportunities that align with your career goals.
Contact Name: Harry Pluck
Email: Harry@industrialrecruitmentgroup.com
Website: www.industrialrecruitmentgroup.com
Number: (216)-777-1555