Field Service Technician - AC Power - Richmond/Norfolk, VA

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. The role supports products and services sold to the “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
• Wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and 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 (e.g., time cards, expense reports, 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

Qualifications

Experience

• ASEET or AMEET, or progress towards, is preferred
• High School or Vocational School Diploma
• 2-4 years military experience in a related technical field
• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience

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 (e.g., report writing, time entry, expense reporting, material debriefing, inventory counting) in a timely fashion

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 (e.g., 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
• Efficient with a personal computer and associated applications (Microsoft Office, Vertiv software, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Travel is required
• Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment
• Must complete and pass a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle records check

Physical Requirements

• 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
• Frequently required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds

Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Additional rewards including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock
• Opportunity to participate in profit sharing and sales incentives based on role and individual offer details

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role in the locality is $61,122 to $76,435. Salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock.