Hardware Technician, Contract

Hardware Technician, Contract About Treeswift The way energy companies manage their infrastructure hasn't kept pace with the challenges they face. Treeswift is changing that, helping utilities modernize their field operations with AI-powered technology that reduces risk, improves reliability, and scales with the demands of a rapidly changing grid. We deploy AI-powered sensor systems into utility field operations, mounted on backpacks and vehicles, to collect LiDAR and imagery data at scale. Our models turn that raw data into actionable intelligence: reducing wildfire, outage, and regulatory risk from vegetation; preventing cost overruns on new construction; and accelerating recovery after storms. Since our first utility pilot in June 2024, we've grown to work with three of the five largest utilities in the United States. We're just getting started. Our team brings deep experience from Penn, Caltech, CMU, Palantir, Stripe, and Oracle, and we're backed by leading investors including Penny Pritzker's Inspired Capital. We're headquartered in lower Manhattan with an office in Philadelphia and field presence across the country. We're moving fast on a problem that matters. The work we do has real consequences for real people, and there's a lot of runway ahead. Come build it with us. The Position: Treeswift is looking for a reliable, hands-on Hardware Repair technician based in San Francisco to keep our hardware running in the real world. You'll be the person on the ground — diagnosing issues, making repairs, and ensuring our devices perform at their best wherever they're deployed. What You’ll Do: - Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair our hardware systems (LiDAR, sensors, cameras, power units) - Visit PG&E offices across California to retrieve, assess, and return devices - Follow diagnostic checklists and resolve issues before they escalate - Communicate directly with utility staff in a professional, customer-facing capacity - Coordinate with our engineering team to flag recurring issues and share field feedback Who You Are: - You are comfortable working independently in the field and representing Treeswift with customers - You have hands-on experience with tools and electronics - You’re Detail-oriented and methodical — you follow a process and don't cut corners - You’re a Strong communicator — you're comfortable communicating with customers on site and relaying clear information back to the team - Based in San Francisco with personal vehicle and a consistent record of dependability/punctuality - Experience with soldering, hardware diagnostics, or electronics repair is a plus WHAT WE VALUE Mission first. We value team members who are focused on working towards the best outcomes for the customer and the business. Curiosity. We are constantly learning – from each other and from our customers. We aren't afraid to learn we were wrong in the process and adapt our approach accordingly. Owner's mindset. If you see an opportunity for improvement, run with it. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere, no matter your role. This is an hourly position at $30 Per hour at approximately 40 hours per week Treeswift  is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.