Technical Solutions Specialist - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

AquaPhoenix Scientific, headquartered in Hanover, PA has a part-time opening for an energetic and customer-facing Technical Solutions Specialist (TSS) to join our growing Technology Team. The TSS serves as the initial point of contact to provide responsive technical and account assistance to customers utilizing our Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices, connected hardware, and supporting software platforms. Devices and software are used in the industrial water treatment industry, helping to ensure a cleaner and safer global water supply. 

This is a flexible position that offers the convenience of part-time hours working generally 25 or less hours a week. This position reports to the Technical Support Supervisor and does not include health and wellness benefits, PTO or paid holidays. 

The TSS  plays a pivotal role in understanding client needs, supporting connected device enablement, offering connectivity solutions, and ensuring successful onboarding and adoption of our IoT products and applications. The TSS must be able to comprehend and diagnose issues and apply appropriate solutions. 

Although not all inclusive, additional responsibilities, expectations, and skills include:

• Serve as an initial point of contact for customers seeking technical support and troubleshooting issues related to IoT devices, connectivity and software platforms via phone, email and chat.
• Implore best practices and sound judgement with a goal to provide a “one-call” resolution by assessing and identifying customer concerns in a logical, step-by-step manner.
• Exceed customer expectations by delivering timely responses, effective solutions, and consistent follow through. 
• Guide customers through troubleshooting processes related to device setup, connectivity issues, data transmission and system behavior helping them navigate technical challenges effectively. 
• Escalate complex or unresolved IoT technical issues to the next level for resolution as required. 
• Coach and educate customers on IoT device functionality, software features upcoming enhancements, and additional applications. 
• Translate complex technical concepts/solutions into clear, concise and value-driven instructions for customers with varying technical skills. 
• Onboard new customers through IoT device setup or conversion as required. 
• Work closely with product teams to drive prompt resolution of identified hardware, firmware, and connectivity concerns.
• Monitor all support related metrics including ticket backlog, average time to close, first response time, resolution time and ticket escalations.

AquaPhoenix Scientific considers applicants with diverse backgrounds, education, and work experience; however, applicants for the Technical Solutions Specialist  position will frequently have a combined education and/or work experience that is a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and 2-5 years’ work experience in a B2B customer facing technical role. 

Desired Candidate Characteristics includes:

• Ability to learn, maintain, and apply a wide span of IoT, hardware, software, and industry related knowledge and experience to independently investigate, analyze, and implement “best case” recommendations. 

• Ability to actively listen with empathy and understanding with a willingness to bring resolve to the end user. 

• Willingness to work together to build a solid customer focused SaaS and IoT Support team.

  About Us: 

AquaPhoenix is driven by a company culture that inspires a flexible, fun, ‘can-do’ approach to business. We are an industry leader in water testing kits and reagent manufacturing, as well as a distributor of thousands of testing products and supplies for a multitude of industries including industrial water treatment, cleaning & sanitation, oil & gas, environmental, water conditioning, and education.

If you are looking for a great work environment, competitive pay, and the convenience of flexible part-time work, consider AquaPhoenix Scientific. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas that help our business grow. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. For more information or to apply, please visit