Meter Technician (Charlotte

Conservice LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company matching

Job summary

Conservice is a leading Utility and Billing Management company providing water submetering services to multifamily housing. We install, maintain, and repair submeters to enable accurate billing of water usage per unit. This role requires driving a company vehicle, traveling up to 25% and coordinating with property staff to resolve metering issues.

We offer training, a company vehicle, benefits, and opportunities to grow within a nationwide service network.

Qualifications

• Must have Windows-based laptop with basic experience in Excel and Gmail.
• Willing to travel approximately 25% of the time based on business needs.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders up to 10 feet.
• Mechanically inclined with experience using hand tools.
• Must have reliable internet and a secure area to park a company vehicle.
• Background check and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, and configure submeters in multifamily homes, apartment complexes, and retail areas.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of submeters to ensure accurate measurement and proper functioning.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to submeter performance, connectivity, or data transmission.
• Calibrate and test submeters to ensure accurate measurement of water consumption.
• Collaborate with property staff to address questions and concerns about metering.
• Maintain installation records and updates to communication systems.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Physical strength

Travel readiness

Tools

Windows-based laptop

Excel

Gmail

Job description

Location(s)

Charlotte , North Carolina 28269 , United States

Job Description

Conservice is proud to be the leading Utility and Billing Management Company in the multifamily housing industry. Our customers (property management companies) depend on us to take care of their utility management and billing for their various properties.

The big picture: What our meter technicians do

Our Meter Technicians install, maintain, and repair Conservice submeters, allowing our billing team to accurately track and bill utility usage by the unit or individual apartment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Install, program, and configure submeters and related communication systems in multifamily homes, apartment complexes, and retail areas.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspection of submeters to ensure accurate measurement and proper functioning.
• Ensure communications systems are functioning properly and perform routine maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to submeter performance, connectivity, or data transmission.
• Conduct repairs and replacements of faulty or malfunctioning submeters as needed.
• Calibrate and test submeters to ensure accurate and reliable measurement of water consumption.
• Regularly climb ladders and work at heights to access water submeters in ceilings or other elevated locations.
• Lift and move equipment and materials weighing 50+ pounds during installation and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with property owners, managers, and retail store staff to address questions, concerns, or complaints related to water submetering.
• Educate property staff, residents, and retail employees on the operation and functionality of water submeters.
• Monitor and analyze consumption data to detect anomalies, leaks, or abnormal usage patterns.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance activities as well as make required updates to communication systems.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, advancements, and best practices in submetering technology.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures while working with water submeters.
• Must hold a current, valid driver's license and have a clean driving record

Schedule

Monday through Friday - 8 hour shifts

Saturdays may be required as needed, based on the workload.

Must be able and willing to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Equipment and Training

• Conservice will provide a company vehicle, gas card, laptop, cell phone, and any hand tools required.
• Conservice will provide all necessary training.
• Training will last up to 6 weeks; travel may be required.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible on the first of the month following 60th day of employment).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401K with company matching.

Requirements

• Able to use a Windows-based laptop with basic experience in Excel and Gmail
• Able and willing to travel approximately 25% of the time based on business and project needs.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to effectively and clearly communicate, written and verbal
• Internal drive to find the "why" behind the problem and resolve the issue
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb and work from ladders up to 10 feet high, work in cramped conditions like attic spaces, and meet other physical demands
• Mechanically inclined and has experience working with a variety of hand tools
• Able to receive supplies and equipment for the job from the Conservice warehouse at the place of their residence or a company-paid storage unit
• Must have a secure area in which to park a company vehicle
• Must have access to high-speed internet for documentation and other uses
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Able to pass a background checkMust have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.