Field Service Technician - Little Rock, AR

Vertiv; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401k

Generous PTO/Vacation Plan

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Service Technician based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The technician is responsible for servicing Small to Medium UPS and power distribution products. This role involves establishing rapport with customers, performing service tasks, and maintaining company property. A technical background with a high school diploma or equivalent is required. The position offers a competitive benefits package and encourages a strong work/life balance. Hours may include weekends and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years military experience in a related technical field.
• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally in written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and remedial service on UPS and Power Distribution Units.
• Render on-site and phone assistance to customers.
• Maintain communication with Technical Support on issues.

Skills

Professional communication

Site evaluation skills

Familiarity with electrical test equipment

Time management

Basic fix/repair techniques

Education

High School or Vocational School Diploma

ASEET or AMEET (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vertiv software

Job description

Job Summary

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. The role requires establishing, promoting, and maintaining excellent rapport with customers, co‑workers, sales representatives, and others. The technician supports products and services sold to our “Edge” market segment, including retail, financial, and municipal customers.

Vertiv offers a competitive benefits package that includes a company vehicle, smartphone, laptop, personal protective equipment (PPE), other tools‑of‑the‑trade, 401k, Profit Sharing, generous PTO/Vacation Plan, medical, vision, and dental. The company provides 24/7 technical and factory support, and an extensive online library of product documentation, work instructions, and self‑help troubleshooting guides. Vertiv is committed to promoting a strong work/life balance and is an employer‑of‑choice for veterans with technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform service tasks as assigned and as per company policies and procedures
• Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training completion
• Render on‑site and phone assistance to customers
• Communicate with Technical Support on technical or procedural issues
• Implement Field Change Notices per published guidelines
• Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips
• Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines
• Maintain and operate company vehicle in accordance with local laws and company policy
• Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job duties
• Adhere to work hours policy guidelines – “14 hours rule”
• Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel
• Complete accurate and timely administrative tasks (time cards, expense reports, mileage reports, service request task closure, service reports) per company guidelines
• Maintain individual inventory and perform cycle counts in accordance with company policy
• Maintain company property (vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, etc.) per company policies
• Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers
• Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer where applicable
• Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each assignment
• Strive to provide all customers a first‑time fix for their equipment
• Maintain customer satisfaction rates per company guidelines
• Attend customer meetings as required
• Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities
• Complete all technical and administrative work in an efficient and timely manner
• Capable of making technical and commercial decisions under pressure
• Properly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing status
• Maintain productive utilization rate per company guidelines
• Perform inventory cycle counts per company guidelines
• Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations
• Meet or exceed on‑site response time requirements for each customer
• Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures
• Maintain proper and adequate level of internal communications

Qualifications

Experience:

• ASEET or AMEET, or progress toward one, is preferred
• High School or Vocational School Diploma
• 2–4 years military experience in a related technical field
• 0–2 years of relevant industry experience

Interpersonal and Administrative Skills:

• Communicate professionally and respectfully in both written and verbal forms
• Manage time effectively by prioritizing and balancing technical tasks with administrative tasks
• Collaborate with peers, customers, suppliers, and leadership
• Complete administrative tasks (report writing, time entry, expense reporting, material debriefing, inventory counting, etc.) in a timely fashion

Technical Skills:

• Make basic site evaluation skills to include environmental temperature and general operating conditions
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals
• Follow written technical documentation (procedures and product manuals) to perform service tasks
• Employ elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision
• Complete service tasks and return unit to full operating conditions based upon directed supervision
• Summarize and report all work related tasks performed in written and verbal form
• Efficient with a personal computer and associated applications (Microsoft Office, Vertiv software, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Travel is required
• Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must successfully pass a drug test prior to employment and a pre‑employment background check and a motor vehicle records check.

Physical Requirements

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.

Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship.

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, 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 [e-mail]. This position does not sponsor visas and is only open to individuals legally authorized to work in the United States.