Equipment Service Technician Jobs in California
Equipment Service Technician jobs in California concentrate in medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial automation, and commercial HVAC, making it one of the most active hiring markets in the country for this role at every level from entry-level field tech to senior systems specialist. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego, where employers like Siemens, Abbott Laboratories, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large California operations and ongoing service needs. The most in-demand specialties are biomedical equipment, cleanroom tool maintenance, and building systems service. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Commercial Equipment Service Technician | $23/hr + OT
San Gabriel, CA | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM Start
Pay: $23/hour + overtime
Estimated Annual Earnings: $48,000–$57,000
Do you enjoy working with your hands, troubleshooting problems, and working independently in the field?
Auto-Chlor System is hiring a Commercial Equipment Service Technician to join our San Gabriel team. You'll work directly with restaurants and commercial kitchens, servicing customers and maintaining commercial dishwashing equipment while training to eventually manage your own customer route.
Paid training provided.
What You'll Do
- Service restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout an assigned area
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on commercial dishwashing equipment
- Deliver and restock cleaning and sanitation products
- Work with basic tools and equipment
- Diagnose service issues and help keep customer equipment operating properly
- Build relationships with restaurant owners, managers, and staff
- Identify customer needs and recommend additional products or services
- Work independently in the field using a company vehicle
- Train toward managing your own customer route
Pay & Schedule
- $23/hour
- Typically 40–45 hours per week
- Overtime paid at applicable rates
- Estimated annual earnings: $48,000–$57,000, depending on overtime and on-call hours
- Monday–Friday with a 7:00 AM start
- On-call rotation approximately once every 7–9 weeks
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Comfortable working with their hands and using basic tools
- Mechanically inclined and willing to learn
- Comfortable troubleshooting and solving problems
- Able to drive and work independently throughout the day
- Customer-focused and comfortable communicating face-to-face
- Dependable and interested in developing new technical skills
Experience in field service, maintenance, installation, construction, facilities, automotive, mechanical work, equipment repair, or other hands-on work can translate well to this position.
What We Provide
- Company vehicle for business use
- Company phone, tools, and uniforms
- Paid hands-on training
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Company-paid life and disability coverage
- Up to 80 hours of vacation in your first year
- Up to 40 hours of paid sick time annually
- 6 company-observed holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Additional voluntary benefits, FSA options, and employee discounts
Build Your Career With Auto-Chlor
This role is designed for growth. You'll develop experience across equipment service, troubleshooting, customer relationships, and sales with the opportunity to progress into managing your own customer route with base pay plus commission.
If you like being on the move, solving problems, working with your hands, and interacting with customers, apply today.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Commercial Equipment Service Technician | $23/hr + OT
San Gabriel, CA | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM Start
Pay: $23/hour + overtime
Estimated Annual Earnings: $48,000–$57,000
Do you enjoy working with your hands, troubleshooting problems, and working independently in the field?
Auto-Chlor System is hiring a Commercial Equipment Service Technician to join our San Gabriel team. You'll work directly with restaurants and commercial kitchens, servicing customers and maintaining commercial dishwashing equipment while training to eventually manage your own customer route.
Paid training provided.
What You'll Do
- Service restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout an assigned area
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on commercial dishwashing equipment
- Deliver and restock cleaning and sanitation products
- Work with basic tools and equipment
- Diagnose service issues and help keep customer equipment operating properly
- Build relationships with restaurant owners, managers, and staff
- Identify customer needs and recommend additional products or services
- Work independently in the field using a company vehicle
- Train toward managing your own customer route
Pay & Schedule
- $23/hour
- Typically 40–45 hours per week
- Overtime paid at applicable rates
- Estimated annual earnings: $48,000–$57,000, depending on overtime and on-call hours
- Monday–Friday with a 7:00 AM start
- On-call rotation approximately once every 7–9 weeks
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Comfortable working with their hands and using basic tools
- Mechanically inclined and willing to learn
- Comfortable troubleshooting and solving problems
- Able to drive and work independently throughout the day
- Customer-focused and comfortable communicating face-to-face
- Dependable and interested in developing new technical skills
Experience in field service, maintenance, installation, construction, facilities, automotive, mechanical work, equipment repair, or other hands-on work can translate well to this position.
What We Provide
- Company vehicle for business use
- Company phone, tools, and uniforms
- Paid hands-on training
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Company-paid life and disability coverage
- Up to 80 hours of vacation in your first year
- Up to 40 hours of paid sick time annually
- 6 company-observed holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Additional voluntary benefits, FSA options, and employee discounts
Build Your Career With Auto-Chlor
This role is designed for growth. You'll develop experience across equipment service, troubleshooting, customer relationships, and sales with the opportunity to progress into managing your own customer route with base pay plus commission.
If you like being on the move, solving problems, working with your hands, and interacting with customers, apply today.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment service technician jobs across California.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, electromechanics, or a related field
- Demonstrated hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical or electronic equipment
- Valid California driver's license and ability to travel to customer or facility sites
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures in industrial settings
- Proficiency reading technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment service manuals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting service calls and updates
Equipment Service Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment service technician in California?
Most equipment service technician roles in California require an associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, electromechanics, or a closely related field from a California community college or vocational program. For biomedical equipment work, employers typically expect or prefer a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential. For HVAC systems, California requires an EPA 608 certification for handling refrigerants. No single statewide license covers all equipment service roles, so the credential path depends on your specialty.
Which companies hire equipment service technicians in California?
California equipment service technician roles are posted by STERIS, Unlimited Service, and Auto-Chlor System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's density of hospital systems, semiconductor fabs, and commercial real estate portfolios means demand stays consistent across the state year-round.
Which California cities have the most equipment service technician jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Salinas account for the largest share of equipment service technician openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its large hospital networks and commercial building stock, San Jose sits at the center of semiconductor and cleanroom equipment demand in Silicon Valley, and San Diego's medical device and biotech corridor generates steady service work across both clinical and manufacturing environments.
Are there remote equipment service technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of equipment service technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most service calls. The portions most compatible with remote work are technical support, remote diagnostics, and service coordination roles where a technician advises on-site staff rather than performing physical repairs.
How can I get hired as a equipment service technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an electronics or electromechanical technology program at a California community college, then applying directly to biomedical equipment or facilities maintenance technician apprenticeships run by large health systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health or to field service associate programs at companies like Siemens and Abbott. Lateral moves from roles like maintenance mechanic, electronics assembler, or IT hardware support are common entry points. Earning an EPA 608 certification or a CBET credential before applying gives candidates a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to equipment service technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to equipment service technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly through the listing.
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