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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an Equipment Technician PIF / Facility Assessor to support the New Jersey Vehicle Inspection Program (VIC) at private inspection facilities (PIFs) and state-operated facilities across the State of New Jersey.

This field-based role combines hands-on service and repair of emission inspection equipment with facility assessment, inspection, and reporting. The position includes performing routine and preventive maintenance, responding to emergency repair calls, providing technical support to private inspection facilities (PIFs), and conducting daily facility inspections with detailed documentation and follow-up.

You will spend the majority of your time in the field visiting inspection facilities, ensuring equipment operability, facility compliance with standards, and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Service & Technical Support

• Perform routine service, troubleshooting, and repair of emission inspection equipment at private inspection facilities (PIFs).
• Respond to repair service calls at assigned and other locations as dispatched by the Manager of System Development & Field Services, Supervisor of Technical Services, or designee.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on inspection equipment, including emission inspection systems and related devices.
• Provide on-site technical and repair support to approximately 1,000 private inspection facilities across New Jersey, including:
  • Troubleshooting equipment and system issues
  • Assisting with basic diagnostics and repairs
  • Coordinating required repairs with contractors and vendors

Facility Inspection & Assessment

• Prepare daily written reports detailing:
  • Facilities inspected
  • Name(s) of contractor(s) performing services
  • Acceptability/quality of services performed
  • Specific discrepancies observed
  • Recommendations for corrective actions and follow-up
• Assess and document facility conditions, equipment status, and compliance with applicable standards and program requirements.
• Coordinate with facility inspectors, principals/managers, station managers, and their representatives on all aspects of subcontractor/supplier performance and compliance.

Work Orders, Requisitions & Inventory

• Respond to emergency and routine facility repair requisitions in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain status and follow-through on all Facility-Link (or equivalent) system repair requisitions within an assigned region (North, Central, or South).
• Maintain accountability, on a daily basis, for spare parts and replacement equipment.
• Ensure weekly and monthly inventory records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Perform inventory control related to inspection and repair activities, including tracking equipment, parts, and supplies as directed.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate effectively with Parsons management, facility personnel, contractors, and vendors regarding equipment status, facility conditions, and service/repair requirements.
• Provide clear, concise written documentation and reports in the required formats and systems (e.g., Facility-Link).
• Demonstrate strong customer service when dealing with private inspection facility staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Travel Requirements

• This is a field-based role requiring extensive travel throughout the State of New Jersey.
• Must be willing and able to work in the field no less than 80% of the workday, visiting state-operated and private inspection facilities across assigned regions.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Must be able to efficiently manage daily travel schedules and adapt to changing site needs and priorities.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed at various vehicle inspection facilities (both state and private) across New Jersey.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb as needed to conduct inspections in and around vehicle bays, equipment areas, and facility spaces.
• Ability to carry and use inspection tools, testing devices, and related equipment as required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong technical competencies in emission inspection equipment service and repair, facilities maintenance, and/or electronics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to:
  • Use reporting tools and internal systems (e.g., Facility-Link or similar)
  • Prepare clear written reports and documentation
  • Operate standard office software (email, word processing, spreadsheets)

Experience profile (either of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical field, with typically 3+ years of related experience;
  OR
• No degree, with 5–7 years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, inspection equipment service/repair, and/or electronics.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing equipment, facility, and system issues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills:
  • Clear, concise reporting
  • Professional interaction with contractors, facility staff, and management
• High level of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail in inspections, documentation, and follow-up.
• Proficiency with common computer applications and comfort with web-based systems and reporting tools.
• Strong customer service mindset when working with private inspection facility staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to:
  • Learn through entry-level, advanced, and ongoing technical training
  • Work independently in the field with minimal supervision
  • Manage daily schedules and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Take responsibility for maintaining accurate accounting of spare parts and replacement equipment

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $30.58 - $53.51

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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