Field & Trades Jobs at Startups
There are 410 open field and trades roles at 148 early-stage startups, 5% of them remote. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 82.5k to 150k, with a median of USD 120k.
Working in field & trades at a startup
At an early-stage startup, field and trades work is hands-on and client-facing. You might be installing heat pumps for a home electrification company, servicing residential plumbing, or driving deliveries for an e-bike logistics startup. The work is direct and tangible, and your craftsmanship directly affects customer satisfaction and the company's reputation.
What field and trades work involves at an early-stage startup
The work is on site and in front of customers, installing, servicing and repairing real equipment. At an early startup you are also the person who reports back on what keeps failing. Large employers give you a route and a dispatcher, while here the route is still being worked out.
Day to day
- Install, inspect, and repair HVAC systems, electrical wiring, or plumbing fixtures in residential or commercial settings.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams to determine work procedures and required materials.
- Operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with local codes.
- Communicate with customers to explain work performed, provide estimates, and ensure their needs are met.
- Travel to job sites and manage time effectively across multiple appointments or projects.
- Document work completed, including materials used and time spent, for accurate billing and project tracking.
Skills and tools
- HVAC installation and maintenance
- Electrical wiring and troubleshooting
- Plumbing and pipefitting
- CDL and safe driving practices
- Construction management and project coordination
- Customer service and on-site communication
How to get into field & trades at a startup
Background
Typical backgrounds include vocational or trade school training, apprenticeships, or on-the-job experience; formal degrees are rarely required, and certifications like EPA 608, state electrician license, or CDL are often more valuable.
Career path
Experience in these roles can lead to senior or lead positions, team management, or starting your own independent contracting or service business.
Who is hiring field and trades roles
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- 410open roles
- 148startups hiring
- 5%remote
Pay and the market
Industries
Climate and energy (130), construction and real estate (99) and mobility and logistics (52) startups have most of the openings.
Pay figures come from the 65 postings on this page that state a salary.
Salary
5% of field & trades postings are remote. Remote field & trades jobs →
Where field & trades roles are open
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Questions people ask
How much do field and trades jobs pay?
Typically USD 82.5k to 150k a year, with a median of USD 120k, where the posting states a salary.
Which startups are hiring field and trades roles?
Jetson (29 roles), EnSiteUSA (20) and Ember (19) have the most; 148 startups are hiring in total.
Can I work remotely?
5% of these roles are remote.
Do I need to be lead?
Most roles are lead (39% of those that state a level), and 29% are junior or intern.
Are new roles coming in?
20 were posted this week.