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Aramsco

Distributes equipment, supplies for specialty contractors

Mechanic/ Service Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$23 - $24.05
Mid
Portland, OR, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Two or more years of experience in commercial cleaning and restoration equipment, small engine repair and maintenance, pressure washer repair and maintenance, or vehicle repair and maintenance are preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • A clean driving record with no DUIs or careless or reckless driving violations on the motor vehicle record within the past three years is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • The candidate must own a basic set of mechanic's tools.
  • The candidate must have technical skill, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail.
  • The candidate must be able to diagnose equipment efficiently and accurately and solve problems.
  • The candidate must work safely and use safety glasses, hearing protection, and other safety protection.
  • The candidate must be able to focus and complete quality work in a timely manner.
  • The candidate must be able to regularly lift more than 50 pounds.
  • The candidate must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, have written and oral communication skills, and have basic computer skills.
  • Occasional overtime work is required.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and repair all systems and components of equipment used in the commercial cleaning, restoration, and surface-preparation industries accurately and efficiently, including basic automotive equipment, two-, three-, and four-cylinder gas engines, truck-mounted carpet-cleaning units, portable carpet extractors, hard-surface floor-cleaning machines, duct-cleaning equipment, deodorizing equipment, dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, air movers, and HEPA vacuums.
  • Use testing equipment, troubleshooting guides, and manufacturer's repair manuals properly.
  • Evaluate and communicate additional equipment repair and service needs to the service department.
  • Meet or exceed service department quality and productivity goals.
  • Take instruction from supervisors and work with service department and store staff.
  • Assist other technicians and store staff when needed.
  • Use and maintain shop equipment and tools properly.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
  • Create service orders for equipment received for repair.
  • Schedule service and repair appointments with customers and maintain appointments in scheduling software.
  • Communicate with customers in person, by phone, and by email.
  • Create bids for equipment repair and service.
  • Present repair and service estimates to customers.
  • Coordinate shop workload with other technicians.
  • Order parts and coordinate with vendors.
  • Coordinate service work with other store employees.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is eligible for a bonus.

About the company

Aramsco is a North American distributor serving specialty contractors in environmental safety, emergency response, and surface preparation. It offers a catalog of over 30,000 products including equipment, supplies, and chemicals for tasks such as asbestos and lead abatement, water and fire restoration, and concrete surface preparation. Its product line works by providing a one-stop shop where contractors can buy or rent equipment, purchase supplies, and access repair services to keep projects moving. The company differentiates itself through its broad selection, extensive distribution network, and added services (equipment rental and repair) that enable timely, reliable delivery to mainly small- to mid-sized contractors. Its goal is to help these contractors efficiently manage their projects and supply chains by being a convenient, comprehensive supplier.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paulsboro, New Jersey

Founded

1966

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What believers are saying

  • Sovereign Industries and E.A. Morse websites moved into Aramsco, expanding cross-sell immediately.
  • July 25, 2024 created EVP of Customer Experience, sharpening branch and service execution.
  • Recent acquisitions deepen specialty-contractor wallet share across restoration, remediation, traffic safety, and concrete prep.

What critics are saying

  • 2025-2026 trade-secret lawsuits against ex-employees signal cultural leakage and channel conflict.
  • Jon-Don closed May 9, 2025; Aramsco still carries supplier and integration complexity.
  • Private-equity consolidation from larger distributors can compress margins and displace Aramsco accounts by 2027.

What makes Aramsco unique

  • Aramsco runs 40-plus U.S. branches, pairing distribution with repair and rental services.
  • May 2025 Jon-Don asset grab added former locations, employees, and product lines fast.
  • 2025 acquisitions of NTS, Alpine, TSD, Transafe, and Pantheon widened traffic and surface-prep coverage.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

15%
PR Newswire
Sep 3rd, 2024
Aramsco Is Pleased to Welcome Kiki Katz as Chief Commercial Officer

Qastme is pleased to announce that Kiki Katz has joined the Aramsco family as the company's new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

PR Newswire
Jul 25th, 2024
Aramsco Welcomes Mark Burdzinski As Executive Vice President Of Customer Experience

We are pleased to announce that Mark Burdzinski has joined the Aramsco family as the Executive Vice President of Customer Experience. This newly created role is essential to Aramsco's commitment to enhancing our customer interactions and ensuring exceptional service.RADNOR, Pa., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are pleased to announce that Mark Burdzinski has joined the Aramsco family as the Executive Vice President of Customer Experience. This newly created role is essential to Aramsco's commitment to enhancing our customer interactions and ensuring exceptional service.As the EVP of Customer Experience, Mark will oversee all aspects of our operations that directly interface with customers. This includes leading our branch network, customer excellence functions, repair services, and customer service teams, while also adding additional resources to further improve our overall customer experience.Before joining Aramsco, Mark was the Senior Vice President of Operations and Facilities for Take 5 Car Wash, a division of Driven Brands, where he managed a network of 400 car washes. Prior to that, he held senior operational leadership roles at Driven Brands' Take 5 Oil Change business, overseeing the operations of 350 quick-service oil change locations. Mark began his career with leadership roles at Walgreens and Target."Mark is a talented executive who will help make our organization stronger

ROI-NJ
Mar 6th, 2024
Greek Real Estate Partners, Advance Realty Investors Ink 117K Lease At Logan North

Aramsco Inc. signed a 117,000-squre-foot lease at one building within Greek Real Estate Partners and Advance Realty Investors‘ seven-building, 3.2 million-square-foot industrial development complex in Logan Township.Located at 301 Crossroads Blvd. at Logan North, Aramsco, a distributor of products and services for various industries such as restoration, remediation, cleaning and facility maintenance, took 117,000 square feet of space inside the 274,524-square-foot building, which features 40-foot clear height; 42 dock doors; two drive-in doors; 188 parking spaces; 58 trailer parking spaces; and built-to-suit office space.Logan North stretches more than a mile of frontage along Route 322 to the east, and Interstate 295 to the south, offering superior access to major transportation infrastructure and the nation’s largest consumer base. The park is only 13 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport and adjacent to the surrounding region’s busiest ports — situated near the Port of Philadelphia, the Port of Wilmington and the Port of New York and New Jersey.“We’re grateful for the continued dedication of our respective teams and all those who have worked on Logan North to make this project and lease transaction a success,” Alex Cocoziello of Advance Realty Investors, said. “This transaction reaffirms long-term demand for superior, Class A logistics facilities despite a turbulent market and speaks volumes to Logan North’s excellent location and quality design.”“This lease leaves roughly 160,000 feet of highly functional Class A space available at 301 Crossroads, which the development team is confident will be in high demand,” Alex Motiuk, director of acquisitions at GREP, said.The JLL team of Dean Torosian, Nate Demetsky, Matt Kemery and Paul Torosian continue to lead the leasing efforts for Logan North and represent ownership. Ryan Bowie of ICON Commercial and Colin Flynn, David Ricci and Brando Casalicchio from the Flynn Co

Restoration & Remediation Magazine
Oct 6th, 2023
Aramsco announces the acquisition of National Traffic Signs

Aramsco, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of National Traffic Signs (“NTS”).

Restoration & Remediation Magazine
Jul 13th, 2023
Aramsco, inc. acquires Alpine Products

Aramsco, inc. acquires Alpine Products.