Vertiv · 3 days ago
Field Service Technician - Chicago
Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers and communication networks. The Field Service Technician is responsible for installation, commissioning, and service on UPS & Battery system products, while maintaining excellent rapport with customers and supporting the Edge market segment.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Rely on direction from Coordinated Services Dispatch team to accomplish goals
Perform several UPS/Battery work related tasks
Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training
Render on site and phone assistance to customers
Communicate with National Technical Support on equipment issues
Perform work related tasks per company guidelines for scheduled maintenance
Implement Field Change Notices per published guidelines
Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips
Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines
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
Provide accurate and timely reporting per company guidelines
Time cards, expense reports, mileage reports, ticket closure, forms et al
Maintain individual inventory in accordance with company policy
Provide estimated time of arrival to the Customer Response Center where applicable
Maintain company property per company policies
Vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, et al
Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers
Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer for where applicable
Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each designated 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
Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities
Complete all 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
Managers, co-workers, Support Services, electronic communications, et al
Qualification
Required
ASEET, or progress towards – preferred
Four to Six years military experience in a related field
Equivalent industry experience
Interpersonal Skills
Professional
Reliable
Team Player
Familiarity with electrical / electronic test equipment and fundamentals
Ability to make basic site evaluation skills to include: environmental temperature, and general operating conditions
Elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
Capable of completing tasks and return unit to full operating conditions based upon directed supervision
Ability to summarize and report all work related tasks performed
Communication skills
Customer service skills
Troubleshooting skills
Safety procedures
Organizational and planning skills
Computer skills
Mechanical aptitude
Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Frequent Standing
Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
Frequent bending / twisting
Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
Frequent driving (car, van, truck)
Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and night work
Must be available for out-of-town travel up to 50% of time
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
PTO
Holiday pay
401k
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
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