Technical Customer Service

Zip Water North America; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zip Water North America is seeking a Technical Product Customer Support Representative II // Product Specialist (Heating / Plumbing / HVAC / Electrical). This hybrid role focuses on advanced diagnostics and direct customer interactions across phone, email, text, and video to support consumers, contractors, dealers, and commercial clients.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in technical support or service operations, with experience in water systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; technical certifications or product-specific training preferred.
• 3-5 years in technical support, service operations, or related environments; water systems/HVAC/plumbing/electrical/mechanical experience preferred.
• Proficient with Salesforce CRM including case management & reporting.
• Experience mentoring/training junior staff is a plus.
• Proven track record promoting subscriptions or service plans in a consultative manner.
• Strong SOP compliance and low error rates.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Level 2 diagnostics and troubleshooting of complex product issues.
• Primary escalation point for Level 1 agents with timely resolutions.
• Expert-level support across phone, email, text and video channels.
• Promote Zip Care and subscription services with a consultative approach.
• Engage in SPIFF programs, product launches and company initiatives.
• Mentor Level 1 agents, assist with onboarding and training.

Skills

Customer Focus

Troubleshooting

Analytical

Communication

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Position : Technical Product Customer Support Representative II // Product Specialist (Heating / Plumbing / HVAC / Electrical)

Location: Hybrid

Role Overview: At Zip Water North America, we are an emerging force in the multi-function tap industry, dedicated to delivering not only high-quality products but also unparalleled service. As we scale, we seek dynamic, hands-on professionals to help us enhance our Technical service operations and exceed customer expectations.

The Technical Customer Support Representative II serves as an advanced technical product resource and escalation point within the customer support organization. This role manages complex customer interactions across phone, email, text, and video while providing expert support to consumers, contractors, dealers, and commercial clients. Through advanced troubleshooting, service coordination, and technical product guidance (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, circuit boards etc), this position helps ensure exceptional customer experience and reinforces the company's brand standards.

This role would be ideally suited to someone who has worked in Field Service or in a hands on role requiring knowledge of repairs, troubleshooting and installations of appliances or equipment who is looking for the security and stability of an office based, non seasonal role.

In addition to frontline support responsibilities, the Technical Customer Support Representative II demonstrates a high level of product knowledge, process expertise, and operational excellence. This role serves as a mentor and role model forteam members, supports training and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and assists with the successful execution of standardoperating procedures. The position proactively identifies trends, resolves escalated issues, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and supports the growth of service, maintenance, and subscription-based offerings. Through technical expertise and leadership, by example, this role enhances team performance, customer satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness.

Specific Job Function:

• Advanced Troubleshooting & Diagnostics — Perform Level 2 technical diagnostics, resolve complex product issues.
• Escalation Management — Serve as the primary escalation point for Level 1 agents, ensuring timely, accurate, and customer-focused resolutions.
• Mastery of Communication Channels — Demonstrate expert-level phone, email, text, and video support skills, modeling best practices for the team.
• Sales Mindset & Subscription Growth — Consistently promote Zip Care, subscription services, refills, and installation offerings with a consultative, value-driven approach.
• Participation in SPIFFs & Initiatives — Actively engage in SPIFF programs, product launches, and company initiatives to support organizational goals.
• Training & Mentorship — Serve as a role model for Level 1 agents, assisting with onboarding, coaching, and reinforcing best practices.
• Process Excellence & SOP Compliance — Execute all SOPs with zero errors, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all workflows.
• Proactive Issue Identification — Anticipate customer needs, identify recurring issues, and recommend improvements to processes, documentation, or product experience.
• Case Leadership — Own complex or high-visibility cases from intake through resolution, ensuring clear communication and customer satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Work closely with Service Managers, Product, and Operations teams to resolve systemic issues and improve service delivery.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position: Customer Focus, Accountable, Resourcefulness, Organizational/Planning, Team Player, Analytical, Troubleshooting, Initiative, Adaptable, Integrity, Detail Oriented, Decision Making

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent years of experience required; additional technical certifications or product-specific training preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical support, service operations, product troubleshooting, or related technical service environments; experience with water systems, appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic ability across the company's product lines.
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM, including case management and reporting.
• Prior experience mentoring or training junior staff preferred.
• Proven success promoting subscriptions, service plans, or add-on sales in a consultative manner.
• Strong track record of SOP compliance and low error rates.

About us

Zip Water is the preeminent manufacturer of multi-function taps. Our world-leading technology transforms ordinary water into water at its best – creating endless opportunities for you and your family. As a member of the larger Culligan International global team, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions to residential, commercial and industrial customers.

We are pleased to offer competitive base compensation between $65000 - 85000 & benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), Paid time off, Additional voluntary benefits