Manager, Field Services

Essintial Enterprise Solutions; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essintial Enterprise Solutions seeks a Field Service Manager to lead a team of field technicians delivering on-site IT installations, maintenance, and support. The FSM will recruit, schedule, dispatch, coach, and ensure work meets SOWs and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on field IT experience and can communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders. This role requires office work with occasional travel and availability outside business hours for escalations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on background in field IT services, structured cabling, or technical support.
• Understands field service workflow and the day-to-day reality of technician work.
• Clear communicator who connects well with technicians, customers, and leadership alike.
• Organized and reliable; comfortable managing multiple active jobs simultaneously.
• Available outside normal business hours to support escalations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard field technicians.
• Manage daily workload assignment, scheduling, and technician dispatch.
• Coach technicians on performance, technical skills, and professionalism; address issues early and directly.
• Monitor team performance and hold technicians accountable to utilization and quality targets.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with SOWs, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the escalation point for customer concerns and critical service events.
• Communicate clearly with technicians, customers, and internal teams.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to understand project scope, customer expectations, and deadlines; translate that into clear direction for the field so technicians arrive prepared and work gets done right and on time.
• Collaborate with other FSMs, leadership, and key stakeholders to keep the field team aligned with company goals, standards, and operational priorities.

Skills

Field IT services

Structured cabling

Technical support

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

SharePoint

Five9

Job description

Position Summary

The Field Service Manager (FSM) leads a team of field technicians performing on-site IT installations, maintenance, and technical support. We’re looking for someone who has been in the field—someone who understands the work firsthand and is ready to step into a leadership role. This person builds and runs a strong field team, manages daily operations, and serves as the go-to resource when things get complex.

• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard field technicians.
• Manage daily workload assignment, scheduling, and technician dispatch.
• Coach technicians on performance, technical skills, and professionalism; address issues early and directly.
• Monitor team performance and hold technicians accountable to utilization and quality targets.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with SOWs, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the escalation point for customer concerns and critical service events.
• Communicate clearly with technicians, customers, and internal teams.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to understand project scope, customer expectations, and deadlines; translate that into clear direction for the field so technicians arrive prepared and work gets done right and on time.
• Collaborate with other FSMs, leadership, and key stakeholders to keep the field team aligned with company goals, standards, and operational priorities.

Looking For

The ideal candidate has worked as a field technician and earned their way into leadership. They understand the pace, pressure, and lifestyle of field service work—and can lead a team with credibility because they’ve done the job themselves. They’re a natural communicator, a mentor, and someone field technicians respect and trust.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate has worked as a field technician and earned their way into leadership. They understand the pace, pressure, and lifestyle of field service work—and can lead a team with credibility because they’ve done the job themselves. They’re a natural communicator, a mentor, and someone field technicians respect and trust.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel as business needs require.
• Must be available outside normal business hours to support escalations and operational emergencies.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on background in field IT services, structured cabling, or technical support.
• Understands field service workflow and the day-to-day reality of technician work.
• Clear communicator who connects well with technicians, customers, and leadership alike.
• Organized and reliable; comfortable managing multiple active jobs simultaneously.
• Available outside normal business hours to support escalations as needed.

Education And Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+ years working in field IT support, structured cabling, or a related technical field.
• Experience leading or mentoring others; formal management experience a plus, not required.
• Comfortable using standard business tools (Microsoft Office suite, Salesforce or similar).

Systems (Preferred)

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Salesforce / Service Cloud
• SharePoint
• Five9

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as business needs change.

All duties and responsibilities are considered essential functions of the position and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, and employment remains at-will.