Field Service Manager

Crown Equipment; Saint-Jérôme; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Company cellphone

Advancement opportunities

Training facilities

Job summary

Crown Lift Trucks Canada is hiring a Field Service Manager to lead our service team across branches. You will oversee technicians, manage customer relationships, pursue new service opportunities, and drive safety and quality in field operations.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will coordinate service delivery, review timecards, participate in recruitment, and mentor technicians while maintaining strong communication with branch leadership to meet service goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Excellent leadership skills are essential.
• Strong organizational, customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• 2–5 years of Material Handling industry experience preferred.
• Technical background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue new service business and follow up on leads.
• Prepare customer service repair quotes and obtain approvals.
• Handle service complaints and maintain good customer relations.
• Direct and manage technicians in the field; review timecards and paperwork.
• Train and oversee technicians in safety practices and equipment servicing.
• Communicate field status with branch management and other staff.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing activities; perform reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

We are currently hiring a Field Service Manager to join our growing team!

Crown Lift Trucks is the premier material handling dealer in Canada. We are a leader in the industry and are considered a one-stop shop for all material handling needs. Crown Lift Trucks Canada operates eight full-service branches in both Ontario and Quebec offering complete service solutions including maintenance programs, parts supply, and training.

Perks and Benefits

• Vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive benefits such as: medical insurance, dental, vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, and more
• Pension plan
• Company provided cellphone
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development
• State-of-the-art training facilities

The Role

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this position is responsible for managing all service functions including maintaining customer relationships and new business opportunities within the filed. This position assists in skill development and improving overall contributions of our Technicians (mechanics) within the field. Field Service Managers are results-orientated self-starters and team players, with strong communication and customer service skills.

• Actively pursue new business and following up on leads for new service business.
• Prepare customer service repair quotes and obtain customer approval. Provide customers with maintenance cost reports as needed.
• Handle customer and service complaints and issues related to service work. Maintain good customer relations.
• Direct and manage technicians assigned to the field. Review technicians’ paperwork and timecards.
• Train and oversee the Technicians in proper safety practices for servicing and operating equipment including a company vehicle. Oversee inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of lift trucks and other equipment.
• Communicate with branch management and other branch personnel on field service work status.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing activities.
• Perform employee performance reviews.
• Work with people services department and management on disciplinary actions
• Administer Crown’s goals and policies through regularly scheduled service/safety meetings.
• Maintain paper flow, records, and reports as needed for efficient operation of the department. Coordinate and follow through on factory service requests, tests, and field modifications.
• Assist accounts receivable staff with past due service accounts.
• Oversee the maintenance of the service vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Complete all training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Great organizational, customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer knowledge including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 2-5 years of Material Handling industry experience preferred.
• Technical background preferred.

At Crown Lift Trucks, we believe in fairness and transparency. While most of our hiring decisions are made by people, we may use technology, including AI-based tools, to assist with parts of the process such as screening or assessments. If this happens, it is always supported by human review.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and do not require Canadian work experience for this role.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy (not for a future candidate pool).

Please note that we currently require all new hires to complete a criminal reference check to be eligible for employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Crown Lift Trucks will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation.