Field Service Tech

CSC Service Works; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Employer Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay

Education Reimbursement Program

401k with generous Company Match

Job summary

CSC Serviceworks is hiring a Lead Appliance Service Technician based in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves repairing and installing commercial laundry equipment, mentoring technicians, and managing inventory. Candidates should have mechanical expertise and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

The position offers competitive benefits such as health insurance, paid training, and a 401k plan. Potential candidates should also have strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience or training is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required, with experience in mechanical repair being a plus.
• Knowledge of liquid propane and natural gas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical repairs on laundry equipment.
• Install and repair technologies, addressing system issues.
• Audit inventory levels and suggest improvements.
• Maintain the company vehicle and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

Mentoring

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing applications

Payment technologies

Job description

The CSC ServiceWorks Story

CSC ServiceWorks is the leading provider of commercial laundry and air-vending solutions across the United States and Canada. With nearly a century of experience and over one million machines in operation, we serve more than 40 million consumers annually through our pay technology platforms, technology-enabled services, and trusted client partnerships.

Our team of 2,300+ professionals supports a wide range of industries, from multi-housing and universities to convenience stores and hospitality, delivering reliable equipment, innovative technology, and responsive service.

At CSC, we’re in the business of making things work, connecting people with technology while empowering communities, clients, and team members to thrive. Our values of trust, respect, and integrity guide everything we do, and our focus on community impact keeps us grounded in purpose-driven innovation.

Overview

Lead Appliance Service Technician Monday - Friday

As a CSC Lead Appliance Service Technician, you’re the go-to expert for complex mechanical and payment-technology issues across multiple laundry equipment brands. You’ll repair and install equipment, configure payment systems, and ensure facilities are safe, compliant, and customer-ready. In this lead role, you’ll mentor technicians, survey locations for upgrades, optimize vend settings, audit parts inventory, maintain a company vehicle, and build strong relationships with property contacts while supporting field leadership on performance improvements.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical repairs to company-owned rented, and/or leased equipment. Repair and clean equipment as needed.
• Install and repair most technologies. Identify and report when technology upgrades need to occur.
• Teach others to resolve payment technology issues. Use back-office applications to configure payment systems.
• Ensure proper room/location condition. Report major issues that impact security, lighting, safety and/or operational issues limiting the use of equipment. Identify ways to upgrade appearance; maintain proper signage.
• Act as a resource for field leadership to survey locations and provide recommendations.
• Recommend room/machine adjustments to increase revenue performance based on observable room usage patterns.
• Audit inventory levels of other technicians and recommend improvements. Execute regular parts replenishment based on guidelines and knowledge of route.
• Educate other technicians to recognize signals that make a vend increase feasible. Execute vend increases. Suggest vend increases to service/sales based on observations of the property.
• Maintain assigned company vehicle.
• Promote customer satisfaction with manager/customer. Check in/out with property contact(s) on service calls.
• Take personal ownership of each laundry room. Build personal relationship with clients as needed. Influence decisions at the property.
• Inform sales/branch of new property contact information or changes at the property.
• Teach technicians to evaluate room capacity. Identify opportunities to right size a room. Recommend changes based on key metrics (cycles, income per machine, repair, costs, etc.).
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits & Perks

• Work Life Balance!
• 75% Employer Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Year-round Work & Paid Training
• Company Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k with generous Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts: Travel, Theme Parks, Home & Auto Insurance and more!
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid employee Referral program

What we’re looking for

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or 5-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude; professional experience with mechanical repair/maintenance is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of and experience with liquid propane and natural gas is preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to mentor and train other technicians
• Expert at servicing common mechanical problems and ability to address more complicated service issues
• Ability to independently solve new/advanced system issues
• Confident to work on own with proper support
• Follows through to ensure issues are addressed
• Values customer focus and encourages team to serve clients well.
• Team player
• Knowledge of routing applications
• Proficient with multiple payment technologies
• Effective oral and written communications
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees
• Computer, smart phone and tablet skills

Special Requirements, Licenses, or Certificates

• State issued licenses to service and/or install gas dryers, where required by State law
• The ability to obtain and maintain current API certification
• Own and supply hand tools -- Special tools to be provided by CSC as needed and will remain the property of CSC
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule as needed

Physical Requirements

• Specific physical demands may vary based on assigned geography or equipment
• Must be able to lift up to 35-100 pounds and will frequently work in a variety of environmental conditions (both weather and non-weather related)
• Ability to drive long distances
• Ability to maneuver in restrictive areas; often squatting, kneeling, crawling and reaching overhead, while lifting, holding and maneuvering tools or service parts weighing from 20-50 lbs.