The Field Service Technician is primarily responsible for scheduled and remedial (break-fix) service on Small to Medium UPS, Power Distribution Units & Battery system products (2-120KVA) serviced by Vertiv, commensurate with appropriate classroom and on-the-job training.  The Field Service Technician is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate.  The Field Service Technician is primarily responsible to support products and services sold to our “Edge” market segment, including retail, financial, and municipal customers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

ROLE

• Perform service tasks as assigned and as per company policies and procedures
• Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training completion
• Render on-site and phone assistance to customers
• Communicate with Technical Support on technical or procedural issues
• Implement Field Change Notices per published guidelines
• Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips

SAFETY

• Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines
• Maintain and operate company vehicle in accordance with local laws and company policy
• Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job duties
• Adhere to work hours policy guidelines – “14 hours rule”
• Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel

ADMINISTRATION

• Complete accurate and timely administrative tasks (i.e. Time cards, expense report, mileage reports, Service Request task closure, service reports) per company guidelines
• Maintain individual inventory and perform cycle counts in accordance with company policy
• Maintain company property (company vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, etc.) per company policies

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

• Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers
• Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer where applicable
• Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each assignment
• Strive to provide all customers a “first time fix” for their equipment
• Maintain customer satisfaction rates per company guidelines
• Attend Customer Meetings as required

PERFORMANCE

• Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities
• Complete all technical and administrative work in an efficient and timely manner
• Capable of making technical and commercial decisions under pressure
• Properly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing status
• Maintain productive utilization rate per company guidelines
• Perform inventory cycle counts per company guidelines
• Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations
• Meet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customer
• Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures
• Maintain proper and adequate level of internal communications

QUALIFICATION

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or Vocational School Diploma
• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power system
• Proficient with Microsoft office including Outlook, Word and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with electrical / electronic test equipment and fundamentals

Interpersonal and Administrative Skills

• Communicate professionally and respectfully in both written and verbal forms
• Manage time effectively by prioritizing and balancing technical tasks with administrative tasks
• Collaborative with peers, customers, suppliers, and leadership
• Complete administrative tasks (i.e. report writing, time entry, expense reporting, material debriefing, inventory counting, etc.) in a timely fashion
• Render technical on-site and phone assistance to customers
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on UPS systems
• Respond to emergency calls at customers request

Technical skills

• Make basic site evaluation skills to include: environmental temperature, and general operating conditions
• Familiarity with electrical / electronic test equipment and fundamentals
• Follow written technical documentation (i.e. procedures and product manuals) to perform service tasks
• Employ elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
• Complete service tasks and return unit to full operating conditions based upon directed supervision
• Summarize and report all work related tasks performed in written and verbal form

Working Conditions

• Travel is required
• Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)
• Valid driver’s license
• Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and a vehicle records check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing duties of the above jobs, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell.  The associate frequently is required to sit and climb or balance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Must have ability to regularly lift at least 50 pounds

 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Inclusion.

 

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  High-Performance Culture•  Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

 

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication 

 

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs.  Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.   

 Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

 Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Nova Scotia locality is between $60000 to $90000 per year —salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, disability, PTO, holiday pay, employee and family assistance program, and pension. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.