Job Description

Does the thought of preparing kids to solve the world’s greatest problems excite and empower you? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students?

These opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST ® creates the people who will change the world – today and tomorrow!

What We Offer
We promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. As a Great Place to Work® certified company , you’ll feel good about the future of the world after doing hard work with the talented people at FIRST ® and will have a front row seat to our life-changing programs.

Our extensive benefits package is highly competitive and includes:

• Healthcare Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary accident and legal plans
• Income Protection Insurances (STD & LTD)
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Hybrid Work Model
• 160 PTO hours for FT employees 
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (one is a floating holiday)
  • Paid July 4th Week Holiday Closure 
• 40 hours paid sick leave per calendar year
• One paid volunteer day per anniversary year
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match)
• Medical and dependent pre-tax flex plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The salary range for this position is $50,838 - $56,544.  New hires typically start within this range based on their qualifications, experience, and considerations of internal equity.

Who You Are
You have a strong mechanical aptitude and an eye for detail. You take pride in building and maintaining equipment that others rely on, and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You are dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy knowing your work directly supports successful events and competitions.

FIRST headquarters is in Manchester, New Hampshire, and we seek candidates based in New England or willing to relocate to New England as this is an on-site role.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You Will Do
In this role you will build, assemble, inspect, and maintain competition field components and related materials used at competitions and events. Additionally, you will:

• Maintain accurate inventory of materials and road cases used for building, repairing, and transporting competition fields.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure on-time shipment of field components, including assisting with truck loading and unloading.
• Provide on-site field support during the competition season.
• Support safe operations by consistently using required personal protective equipment (PPE) and contributing to an accident-free workplace.
• Assist the engineering team with reviewing and updating process and procedure manuals.
• Maintain organized records of procedure manuals, including archiving older versions.

What We Expect
A reliable, safety-minded technician who brings mechanical know-how, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to ensure our competition fields are event-ready and well maintained.   We are also seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Generally, requires 3 years of directly related experience.
• Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail, timeliness, and accuracy in documentation.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current DOT medical certificate.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no recent major violations disqualifying commercial vehicle operation.
• Flexibility to travel 15 - 20% depending on the time of the year.

Commitment to FIRST® Core Values

Discovery:  We explore new skills and ideas.
Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
Impact:  We apply what we learn to improve our world.
Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Thriving on our core values, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer .

By submitting my application, I certify that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in disqualification from employment or, if employed, termination.

I acknowledge that FIRST may conduct a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of my employment history, education, professional credentials, employment references, and a review of prior involvement with FIRST in an employment or volunteer capacity.

I further acknowledge that if I receive a conditional offer of employment, my employment status remains contingent upon the results of a criminal records check, and that the findings may affect my eligibility for employment. Additionally, for certain positions where job responsibilities warrant it, FIRST may conduct a credit check as part of the background screening process, in compliance with applicable laws.

FIRST takes your privacy seriously, and we are dedicated to protecting the confidentiality of your personal data. If you apply for a position at FIRST , we will collect, process, and store your personal data, such as your name, contact information, and application materials, to comply with our regulatory and legal obligations. FIRST will retain employment records, including employment applications, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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