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Join our team as a Mechanic Assistant, where you will support a service technician specializing in crane repair. This role offers a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, acting as the right-hand support to the manager. You will gain hands-on experience by assisting with communications, preparing quotes and estimates, and drafting contracts. This position includes traveling to job sites and engaging with customers and contractors.

• Assist the service technician in crane repair tasks.
• Support the manager by answering emails and taking phone calls.
• Provide accurate quotes and estimates.
• Travel with the manager to job sites and participate in customer and contractor meetings.
• Draft contracts and conduct job site surveys, including taking photographs.
• Assist in creating reports using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle hand and power tools effectively.
• Experience in construction management and project coordination.

• Knowledge of Procore and construction management software.
• Experience in on-site supervision.
• Service-oriented with maintenance technician skills.

This entry-level position provides an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of the business. Employees have a track record of advancing quickly, with previous assistants moving up to lead estimator and project manager roles within a year. The company values career growth and offers room and board for overnight stays. This is a great chance for someone exploring their career path with aspirations for a long-term position.

This role involves both office work and on-site duties, primarily in North Florida. The typical shift is from 8 AM to 5 or 6 PM, with earlier starts on site days, meeting at the shop by 5 AM and returning by 8 PM. The position requires regular travel, with most days spent at home.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tallahassee, FL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tallahassee,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.