Trade Specialist

ServiceChannel is seeking skilled tradespeople to enhance the SC Managed program and evolve our 'Facility Management as a Service' offering. Joining the SC Managed Facility Services team as a Trade SME, you will specialize in one or more trades such as HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance while also taking on varied roles—from strategic planning to hands‑on tasks—adapting to the team’s daily needs. This role involves providing top‑notch facilities support to clients in the convenience store/fuel, grocery/supermarket, restaurant, and retail sectors. We are looking for a collaborative individual who is adaptable, capable of juggling diverse responsibilities, and adept at devising innovative solutions to emerging challenges. Where you’ll make an impact: You will drive results in developing the SCM Solution by taking ownership of both provider and client success through the SCM Trade Specialist solution. Team members will leverage ServiceChannel's software tools and established process flows to provide a high level of trade repair expertise to our Managed Clients. Key Responsibilities: Review all proposals submitted within your trade expertise to ensure accuracy for our clients related to the customers repair need and adhere to proposal submission SLAs Focus on labor hours, parts, material mark-up, etc. so our goal of most transparent pricing for our clients is fulfilled Strong attention to detail in comparing the problem description vs. providers' diagnosis and recommended scope of work for repair resolution to ensure the solution fits the need. Collaborate with internal teams during RFPs to ensure all questions are answered clearly and accurately Use trade knowledge and background to evaluate complicated work tasks for clients with multiple locations requiring service or projects Review all work where the scope goes beyond normal repairs or established not to exceed (NTEs) and provide timely approvals Update and document work order information in a timely fashion throughout the work order’s lifecycle Collaborate with internal teams during client meetings and presentations Learn and apply the standard operating procedures as well as identifying ways to improve them Present the value of the trade specialist team to clients during regular business reviews Attend client or provider meetings as needed for trade expertise Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of experience in HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, and general contracting/handyman services, painting, flooring, roofing for commercial spaces such as grocery stores, restaurants, and retail outlets. Critical: Proficient in building relationships with diverse teams, clients, and providers through an easygoing interpersonal approach. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Proven data analysis and presentation abilities for various audiences, including executive level Solid prioritization with multitasking capabilities Experience or readiness to create and deliver presentations alongside Facility Coordinators Background in Customer Service Strong attention to detail Innovative and resourceful mindset, especially in uncertain scenarios Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SaaS platforms Preferred Skills & Experience Experience and/or familiarity with ServiceChannel Facility Management Services or IFM Trade Certifications a plus Why Work for Us? ServiceChannel helps many of your favorite brands manage their brick‑and‑mortar facilities. Our customers are market leaders in the retail, restaurant, grocery, convenience store, fitness, banking, education, and health industries. The facilities and store operations teams at CVS, Trader Joe’s, Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Chipotle, among 500 other brands in over 70+ countries, rely on ServiceChannel to deliver the best possible guest and employee experience. We are the leader in our space, and we continue to earn that position by innovating data analytics, IOT, and machine learning through our market‑leading software and services. As a brand that is shaping the future of our industry, we only succeed by recruiting and developing the best talent available. This is a team that is driven to do better, emphasizes continuous improvement, acts with integrity, and works together to win together. In 2021, we joined the Fortive group of leading technology companies, united by a common purpose to make the world stronger, safer, and smarter. Fortive accelerates ServiceChannel’s growth through extraordinary business systems, cross‑industry expertise and employee development resources. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation. Our work environment is dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial - We are firm believers in working to live and not living to work. Don’t get us wrong, we work hard and do what it takes to get the job done, but we value a healthy work/life balance and have a lot of fun along the way. Our company is filled with foodies, music lovers, travelers, and sports nuts. We are looking for energetic, positive, creative problem solvers who don’t mind digging in and getting their proverbial hands dirty. In addition to striving to create the best possible environment for our ServiceChannel team members, we also support them outside of work as well through generous medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with match, a flexible time‑off policy, and paid parental leave. Our greatest benefit, however, is our amazing ServiceChannel team! Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high‑impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward‑looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission‑critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care. We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. About ServiceChannel ServiceChannel empowers many of your favorite brands to take care of their brick and mortar locations. Our customers are market leaders in the retail, restaurant, grocery, convenience store, fitness, banking, education and health industries. The facilities and store operations teams at CVS, Trader Joe’s, Adidas, Louis Vuitton and Chipotle, among 500 other brands in over 70+ countries, rely on us to deliver the best possible guest and employee experience. We are the leader in our space, and we continue to earn that position by driving innovation around IOT, AI and data with our software and services.In 2021, we joined the Fortive family of leading technology companies, united by a common purpose to make the world stronger, safer and smarter. Fortive is a Fortune 500 company and has been named by Fortune as one of the world’s most admired companies. Being part of Fortive means we are supported by a strong foundation of business systems, resources and culture, which will accelerate our growth journey!We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dentist and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with match, a flexible time‑off policy, and paid parental leave. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Range The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Fortive