Field Service Technician

Computech Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Field Service Technician in Chicago. The role involves installation and maintenance of various technical equipment including servers and ATMs. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, A+ Certification, and 3+ years of relevant experience. The position requires the ability to work flexible hours and lift equipment. Travel of up to 60% is expected, making customer satisfaction and technical troubleshooting critical parts of this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in installation and maintenance.
• Ability to lift tools and parts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Experience handling ATMs and POS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain equipment within an assigned territory.
• Perform Tier II work on complex products including servers.
• Respond to customer calls, troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

A+ Certification

Personal computer skills

Network and systems management

Flexibility to work different shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Operating Systems

Database management (SQL)

Job description

Duration: 6 Months with possible extensions

Additional Job Description :

• Position responsible for providing installation, maintenance and repairs on equipment within an assigned territory/region to assure continuity of customer operations and high levels of customer satisfaction
• Perform Tier II work on products and services of medium-high complexity; Tier II products include large servers and mainframe computers and peripherals, large system printers and plotters, enterprise level servers, networks and software, item processing reader/sorters and networking issues on imaging systems, medium/high complexity networking/communications equipment, network and systems management/protocols (Ethernet, Token-Ring, StarLAN, NetBIOS, X.25)
• Primary services include hardware maintenance, installation, network management, multi-vendor maintenance and software support
• Provide installation, maintenance and repairs on ATM (second line maintenance) and/or POS (Point of Sale) equipment and other electromechanical equipment at various locations within an assigned territory/region
• Provide continuity of customer operations and high levels of customer satisfaction; Manage customer incidents as assigned; Build working relationships with customers and develop informal communication channels with customer account at the local level
• Responsible for ownership of all customer issues/needs that are voiced or observed and acts appropriately; May provide support to Associate Customer Engineer and/or Service; Representative/Service Technician Tech when necessary
• Understand and perform the various customer Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements and elevate or escalate issues when appropriate, and/or according to established procedures
• Represent NCR in a manner that reflects positively on the image and reputation of the company
• Verify that the site environment meets the requirements prior to installation or rollout; Install customer systems according to the installation plan, certify that the installation or setup of the product meets the customer'''''''''''''''''''''''''''s requirements
• Analyze and correct all technical problems on equipment within assigned customer accounts; Perform periodic preventive maintenance routines on products and installs modifications to equipment; Perform overhauls and maintenance repair as a matter of routine; May also perform required modular swaps and unit replacements or perform preventative maintenance services
• Respond to a customer call, which will include problem identification, escalation and resolution of operating system software problems; Responsible to keep customer informed during the problem resolution process; Perform service verification and customer satisfaction surveys relating to the situation
• Responsible for network fault management, assists in the performance management on traffic, configuration management, security management, software management, accounting management and remote system management
• Responsible for the prompt completion and accuracy of all administrative functions, including assisting in producing, installing modifications and/or upgrades, updating the customer on activities and updating any needed databases
• May be dispatched daily on a call-by-call basis or may establish his/her own daily schedule on the basis of automated reports; Conducts work at customer site(s), local NCR offices, or in a virtual environment
• May require prolonged travel, “Road Warrior” status with up to 60% travel. Carrying and lifting tool kit/parts of varying weights (1- 50 lbs.); May require bending/squatting, walking/standing /sitting for prolonged periods; Exposure to enclosed spaces, dust, drafts, and damp areas
• Responsible for accurate and prompt reporting of calls and activity, as well as other reporting as required; Responsible for tracking and reporting all expenses incurred in the delivery of services, including telephone, private automobile, and/or public transportation
• Responsible for capturing detailed customer asset information and other data required to complete any invoicing or billing activities. Qualifications

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree preferred 3+ years of related experience.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent 1-3 years of related experience A+ Certification Personal computer skills (Microsoft Operating Systems and Associated Office Suite Components), tools, and basic electronic skills; Specific hardware and operating system knowledge on assigned products Systems Architecture (e.g., Client/server architecture, Web based systems) Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, overtime, flex shifts and on-call Database management systems (e.g., SQL interfaces, remote data) Network and systems management systems/protocols (e.g., Ethernet, SNA, WAN)

Additional Information

Must have exp in field, installation, maintainence, repairs, pc's, desktop, computers, laptops and printers.