Technical Service Representative

watscocareers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Watsco Careers is seeking an experienced HVAC technical support specialist in California for remote and on-site assistance. You will resolve installation and service issues, guide customers on best practices, and assist the sales team with joint calls and technical presentations.

The role requires 5+ years of HVAC service experience, strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and willingness to travel overnight as needed.

Qualifications

• HVAC service experience 5+ years in the field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Some overnight travel required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record over last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support via Salesforce CRM (phone, chat, email).
• Provide on-site technical support for installation and service issues.
• Explain installation methods, service, diagnostics and best practices to customers.
• May teach technical training classes produced by Gemaire and manufacturers.

Skills

HVAC service

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

The mission of the Gemaire technical support group is to provide expertise, knowledge and solutions toour contractor base through personal contact by dedicated Technical Support Representatives.Employees in this role primarily provide product technical support to Gemaire customers in alignmentwith company objectives. This routinely includes providing customers with information on the properapplication, installation, operation, service procedures and handling special warranty situations for theHVAC equipment lines distributed by Gemaire. They communicate clearly with a positive attitude toencourage best practices and highest customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support regarding product installation and service issues through aqueue-based Salesforce CRM system. Most of this support is conducted via telephone, chat andemail.
• Provide on-site technical support regarding product installation and service issues throughpersonal direct interaction.
• Encourage development of Gemaire customers by explaining the correct product installationmethods, product service and diagnostic methods, and overall best practices.
• May be required to teach technical training classes produced by Gemaire and the variousequipment manufacturers as directed by the class syllabus and manufacturer guidelines.
• Provide support to the Gemaire sales group objectives by working with local and regional salesrepresentatives. This can include activities such as joint calls to key customers and speaking orpresenting on various topics at trade shows or open house events.
• Act as a first point of contact or liaison between Gemaire customers and HVAC equipment factoryrepresentatives, especially when dealing with special warranty issues, manufacturer programsupport or end user (consumer) support cases.
• Assist in equipment manufacturer product quality escape resolution and program administrationfor the HVAC equipment lines distributed by Gemaire.
• Conduct investigations related to insurance or warranty claims with direct supervision from theTechnical Support and Training Manager and the appropriate equipment manufacturerrepresentatives. May be required to assist in providing litigation support (expert witness).
• Submit regular activity and expense reports. Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports on manufacturer equipment issues, field service visits and training class attendance.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the overall goals and objectives of Gemaire.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HVAC technical service skills typical of minimum 5 years direct industry experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate, proficient with Microsoft office suite.
• Some overnight travel required
• Valid motor vehicle driver license and reliable transportation (must have clean driving record for atleast the last 3 years, including no suspensions, restricted licenses, or DUI's and no more than 1moving violation within any 1-year period).

Preferred Qualifications

• NATE CHP (Certified HVAC Professional) certification preferred

Pay Range: $91-107K/Annual

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