At Vertiv, we design, manufacture, and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. We are the trusted Service Provider for 70%+ of Fortune 500 companies, including industry-leading data centers and providers of colocation and cloud service.
Why Vertiv is the best company for Field Service professionals :
Vertiv is an industry leader in Technology and Services with a best-in-class Customer Service and Safety culture
Company leaders have many years of hands-on Field Service experience in this industry and many others
Technical Training takes place in our state of the art Training Academy or Regional Training Center with a strong focus on immersive, hands-on learning
Company vehicle, smartphone, laptop, personal protective equipment (PPE), other tools-of-the-trade, 401k, Profit Sharing, & Generous PTO / Vacation Plan, Medical, Vision & Dental & more
Abundant technical resources including 24 / 7 Technical / Factory Support and technical online libraries of product documentation, work instructions, and self-help troubleshooting guides
An employer-of-choice for Veterans with technical backgrounds
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.
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
Maintain and operate company vehicle in accordance with local laws and company policy
Adhere to work hours policy guidelines - "14 hours rule"
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
Perform inventory cycle counts per company guidelines
Meet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customer
High School or Vocational School Diploma
2-4 years military experience in a related technical field
Interpersonal and Administrative Skills
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.) 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
Efficient with a personal computer and associated applications (Microsoft Office, Vertiv software, etc.)
Travel is required
Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Notes : Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that (1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and (2) such accommodations due not impose an undue hardship.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
Diversity & Inclusion.
Customer Focus
High-Performance Culture
Financial Strength
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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 .
Field Service Technician • Cedar Rapids, IA, US