Athletic Equipment Service Technician
2 - 5 years
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
Journeyman and Apprentices, this is for you!
Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) is currently seeking a Service Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Michigan . This position is a union-represented opportunity, primarily falling under the jurisdiction of the Michigan and Central Midwest Regional Councils of Carpenters.
Role Overview
As a Service Technician, you will be a critical part of a team dedicated to maintaining, repairing, and installing specialized facility equipment for educational and institutional markets.
Primary Responsibilities :
Key Qualifications
Requirements :
Benefits
Key Notes
Farnham Equipment Company (FEC) is currently seeking a Service Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Michigan . This position is a union-represented opportunity, primarily falling under the jurisdiction of the Michigan and Central Midwest Regional Councils of Carpenters.
Role Overview
As a Service Technician, you will be a critical part of a team dedicated to maintaining, repairing, and installing specialized facility equipment for educational and institutional markets.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Maintain and repair telescopic seating (indoor bleachers), outdoor grandstands, and athletic equipment (e.g., basketball backstops, divider curtains).
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and conduct field service work.
- Perform high-quality safety inspections using the FEC Inspection App.
- Ensure all equipment is safe, functional, and meets regulatory compliance and insurance liability standards.
Key Qualifications
- Skills : Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
Requirements :
- High school diploma or equivalent (technical certification is a plus).
- Willingness to travel locally within the service area (Ohio and Michigan).
- Ability to pass BCI and FBI background checks regularly.
- Must be a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) or willing to join upon hire (FEC provides sponsorship).
- Training : All technicians must complete apprenticeship requirements to become Union Journeyman Carpenters and obtain certifications for operating equipment like scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts.
Benefits
- Union Perks : Includes health and welfare programs, retirement and annuity funds, and competitive pay.
Key Notes
- We travel all over the state of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula, and sometimes to Ohio as support.
- Service Technicians typically work Monday - Thursday, with an occasional Friday or Saturday depending on customer needs.
- You must have reliable transportation.
- You will be reimbursed for mileage.
- Hotels and daily per diem are provided for jobs outside of the candidates 'Local' area.
Skills
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