Field Service Technician

About the role

The Field Service Technician is responsible for working independently and maintaining retail store technologies and computer systems and peripherals, within retail store and commercial business environments. They are responsible to perform a full workload of product installation, support services and repair on Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions and non-TOSHIBA retail products and in the store systems, retail banking and SMB marketplaces (i.e., apparel stores, supermarkets, mass merchandising, specialty shops, banks, local insurance agents, CPAs, legal firms, etc.). The Field Service Technician is accountable for customer satisfaction, metrics attainment and operational activities as required for the services provided.

Responsibilities

• Operates in assigned territory and performs repairs and services on products.
• Can install all equipment in new and/or remodeled sites without assistance, can handle all projects/installs without assistance.
• Performs maintenance on all supported equipment at field locations with minimal phone support from all associated support areas.
• Proficient knowledge and use of all client support applications and portals.
• Able to troubleshoot and fix complex problems over the phone with store personnel.
• Uses established procedures and/or instructions for repetitive and/or routine work.
• Works on tasks individually or as a part of a team and aids less experienced service representatives.
• Travel within assigned territory or nationally to customer locations to perform installations, relocation, discontinuance, product level engineering and configuration changes, upgrades and/or modifications to retail POS equipment.
• Effectively communicates with customers, management, peers, and team members on a timely basis regarding status of work, potential problems, customer/store management satisfaction, and to seek advice and assistance.
• Buils positive customer relationships with product end-user and customer project and/or store management.
• Operates responsibilities efficiently and/or performs technical services in a complete, quality, and timely manner to meet customer commitments and minimize disruptions to the customer's operation.
• Has a good understanding of and can both articulate & demonstrate to end-user customers, TOSHIBA's service and support delivery methodology.
• With assistance, plans, prioritizes, and schedules work to meet or exceed customer satisfaction objectives.
• Arranges all travel plans in a timely cost-effective manner using company approved business tools and ability to respond to schedule changes with minimal notice.
• Maintains installation activities accurately documented in accordance with TOSHIBA standards and practices using automated systems and/or established reports.
• Ensures installation activities are accurately documented in accordance with TOSHIBA standards and practices using automated systems and/or established reports.
• Effectively maintains and manages trunk stock to support all customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Areas of expertise & special skills

• High School Diploma with 4+ years of related experience, IT/Technical degree or certificate preferred.
• Must be able to travel 100% of the time, domestic and/or air travel.
• May be assigned to a specific local territory, but air travel may be necessary for installations or other service delivery projects outside assigned geography.
• Possesses operational knowledge of personal computer technology, network infrastructure, flat panel TVs & monitors, cash registers / point-of-sale equipment, and associated retail devices.
• Demonstrates general knowledge and experience in wall-to-wall IT service and support.
• Requires a mechanical aptitude with competency in electricity & electronics, and the ability to properly use test equipment, basic hand tools, electronic testing equipment and electric meters.
• Must possess the ability to follow written or spoken directions and to provide information in a clear and concise manner.
• Good Customer Service skills are essential.
• Develops skills in maintaining good working relations with customers and peers.
• Able to multitask, prioritize assignments and work independently.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills including tact and diplomacy when facing customers.
• Individuals must be able to recognize and understand the functional and operational use of IT signal and power cables as well as low voltage wiring systems and to perform diagnosis and repair thereof.
• Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
• Ensures that solutions to today’s problems do not become tomorrow’s.
• Maintains a professional demeanor, dress, and behavior.
• Problem solving and Organizational skills.
• Ability to work long hours as project needs dictate in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to work varying shifts including overtime and weekends as necessary.

About the company

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowe’s Foods, earned fuel rewards at Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, or Costco? These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's installed market share leader. The nature of retail is changing quickly, so if you share our 'Together Commerce' vision of a seamless two-way, participatory shopping experience, let’s get together to drive the new economy.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:

• Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company provided life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days

Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Protected Veterans/ Individual with Disabilities