Field Service Technician - 3-6 hours per week

Arbill; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Arbill in the United States is seeking a Part Time Field Service Technician to support vendor-managed inventory counts and vending machine replenishments. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a customer-focused approach while visiting customer sites.

You will perform counts, labeling, and putaway, replenish stock, and communicate with on-site staff and Arbill teams to ensure accurate inventory and timely service.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or field service environments preferred.
• VMI or vending experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation required.

Responsibilities

• VMI Counts, Inventory Accuracy & Replenishment: identify, count, verify, and update inventory; replenish as needed.
• Receiving, Labeling & Putaway: identify, count, label deliveries, report discrepancies, move received goods to storage.
• Customer & Internal Communication: provide updates and coordinate with on-site staff and Arbill teams.
• Route/Schedule Execution & Independent Work: work independently, follow daily schedule, travel to sites, complete tasks safely.
• Vending Machine Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting: diagnose and repair vending machines and related equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Title: Part Time Field Service Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Field Service Technician shares a collective team goal of providing an exceptional customer experience by executing timely, accurate, and complete vendor-managed inventory counts and vending machine replenishments. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to troubleshoot and repair vending machines, and a customer service-oriented approach when working directly with customers and on-site personnel. Assigned tasks are completed with a Can-Do and respectful attitude while maintaining a predetermined daily schedule and supporting customer-site inventory needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• VMI Counts, Inventory Accuracy & Replenishment: Accurately identify, count, verify, and update on-hand inventory in systems, spreadsheets, VMI shelving, and vending equipment. Replenish inventory to pick bins, VMI shelving, and vending machines. (% of time: 35%)
• Receiving, Labeling & Putaway: Accurately identify, count, match, and label deliveries against system purchase orders and packing slips; report discrepancies to a supervisor; move received product to appropriate storage bins. (% of time: 25%)
• Customer & Internal Communication: Communicate effectively with on-site management, technical personnel, end users, Arbill support staff, Sales Operations/Client Relations, and Arbill Management to provide timely updates, elevate concerns, and support customer satisfaction. (% of time: 15%)
• Route/Schedule Execution & Independent Work: Work independently, maintain predetermined daily schedules, travel to assigned customer locations, and complete assigned tasks efficiently, accurately, and safely. (% of time: 15%)
• Vending Machine Maintenance, Repair & Troubleshooting: Use mechanical skills to troubleshoot, repair, and perform basic maintenance on vending machines and related equipment; identify issues, resolve problems when possible, and elevate when additional support is needed. (% of time: 10%)

Requirements

Experience/Education & Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (aka Competencies), Traits:

Experience: At least 3 years of experience working in a warehouse, inventory, distribution, field service, vending, or related operations environment required. Previous VMI and/or vending experience preferred. Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment is strongly preferred.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong work ethic; accurate counting and inventory verification; ability to learn new systems, tasks, and procedures; effective verbal and written communication; customer service orientation; respectful relationship-building with customers, peers, and management; strong mechanical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot, repair, and perform basic maintenance on vending machines; strong attendance and reliability; ability to work independently and maintain a daily schedule.

Competencies/Traits: Creative/innovative, communication, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, honesty/integrity, efficient, customer-focused, safety-conscious, mechanically skilled, dependable, and collaborative.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license required. Must have a reliable vehicle and be able to drive to assigned customer locations for field-based service, replenishment, and support.

Travel Requirements: Frequent local travel to assigned customer locations is required. The Field Service Technician must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to maintain a predetermined daily schedule while traveling to customer sites. This role may require transporting inventory or related materials as needed. Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on customer needs, replenishment schedules, vending machine service needs, or operational priorities.