Field Service Technician - St. Louis, MO

Job Description The Field Service Technician is 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, commensurate with appropriate classroom and on-the-job training. The Field Service Technician is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The Field Service Technician is primarily responsible to support products and services sold to our "Edge" market segment, including retail, financial, and municipal customers. RESPONSIBILITIES: ROLEPerform service tasks as assigned and as per company policies and proceduresCapable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training completionRender on-site and phone assistance to customersCommunicate with Technical Support on technical or procedural issuesImplement Field Change Notices per published guidelinesKeep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service TipsSAFETYOperate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelinesMaintain and operate company vehicle in accordance with local laws and company policyMust wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job dutiesAdhere to work hours policy guidelines - "14 hours rule"Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel.ADMINISTRATIONComplete accurate and timely administrative tasks (i.e. Time cards, expense report, mileage reports, Service Request task closure, service reports) per company guidelinesMaintain individual inventory and perform cycle counts in accordance with company policyMaintain company property (company vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, etc.) per company policiesCUSTOMER SATISFACTIONProvide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customersProvide estimated time of arrival to the customer where applicableComplete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each assignmentStrive to provide all customers a "first time fix" for their equipmentMaintain customer satisfaction rates per company guidelinesAttend Customer Meetings as requiredPERFORMANCEMaximize productivity by combining service opportunitiesComplete all technical and administrative work in an efficient and timely mannerCapable of making technical and commercial decisions under pressureProperly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing statusMaintain productive utilization rate per company guidelinesPerform inventory cycle counts per company guidelinesAdhere to company dress code and safety regulationsMeet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customerUnderstand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and proceduresMaintain proper and adequate level of internal communications. QUALIFICATIONS Experience (one or more of the following)ASEET or AMEET, or progress towards, is preferredHigh School or Vocational School Diploma2-4 years military experience in a related technical field0-2 years of relevant industry experienceInterpersonal and Administrative SkillsCommunicate professionally and respectfully in both written and verbal formsManage time effectively by prioritizing and balancing technical tasks with administrative tasksCollaborative with peers, customers, suppliers, and leadershipComplete administrative tasks (i.e. report writing, time entry, expense reporting, material debriefing, inventory counting, etc.) in a timely fashionTechnical skillsMake basic site evaluation skills to include: environmental temperature, and general operating conditionsFamiliarity with electrical / electronic test equipment and fundamentalsFollow written technical documentation (i.e. procedures and product manuals) to perform service tasksEmploy elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervisionComplete service tasks and return unit to full operating conditions based upon directed supervisionSummarize and report all work related tasks performed in written and verbal formEfficient with a personal computer and associated applications (Microsoft Office, Vertiv software, etc.). WORKING CONDITIONS Travel is requiredFlexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)Valid driver's licenseDue to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check and a motor vehicle records check. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing duties of the above jobs, the associate is 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. The associate frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job 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.Notes: Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that (1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and (2) such accommodations due not impose an undue hardship. THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. Our Core Principles: Safety | Integrity | Respect | Teamwork | Inclusion Our Strategic PrioritiesHigh-Performance CultureCustomer FocusOperational ExcellenceInnovationFinancial StrengthVertiv BehaviorsOwn itAct with urgencyFoster a customer-first mindsetThink big and executeLead by exampleDrive continuous improvementLearn and seek out developmentPromote transparent & open communicationAbout VertivVertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertiv Corporation