Field Service Technician

About the position

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. The services include some or all the following: whole product and/or component exchange and on-premises basic product & store equipment problem diagnosis, adjustment and/or repair. The Field Service Technician may also perform equipment refurbishment, installation, relocation, discontinuance, product level engineering and configuration changes, upgrades and/or modifications, to products using well established documentation and procedures.

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.
• Builds 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.
• 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.
• Ensures installation activities are accurately documented in accordance with TOSHIBA standards and practices using automated systems and/or established reports.
• Effectively maintain and manage trunk stock to support all customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• The position requires a mechanical aptitude with competency in electricity & electronics.
• 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.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments and work independently.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills including tact and diplomacy when facing customers.
• Ability to recognize and understand the functional and operational use of IT signal and power cables as well as low voltage wiring systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Self-motivated and strong work ethic.
• Ensures that solutions to today’s problems do not become tomorrow’s.
• Maintain 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.

Benefits

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