Technical Support Specialist

Socket.dev; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Bonus

Profit sharing

401k match

Education assistance

Job summary

Watkins Wellness is hiring a Technical Support Specialist to join the Technical Support Team. You will diagnose spa systems, guide customers and dealer technicians, and provide real-time troubleshooting in a fast-paced center environment.

Role requires clear communication, CRM proficiency (Salesforce/ServiceNow), and a customer-focused mindset. Healthcare benefits, paid time off, and a bonus program are offered along with a company culture that values integrity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Customer-focused mindset with conflict-resolution ability.
• Spanish or French fluency is a plus.
• Ability to learn and navigate CRM platforms and call center tools.
• Watkins certification or spa troubleshooting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line of expert support, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting and guidance to customers and dealers.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to escalate and share insights.
• Train technicians and internal teams on installation, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Maintain calm, empathetic communication in high-pressure situations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Customer focus

CRM platforms

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma

Spa troubleshooting certification/experience

Tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are hiring a Technical Support Specialist to join our Technical Support Team

DISCOVER

Do you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and helping others succeed? As a Specialist, Technical Support at Watkins Wellness, you’ll be the trusted expert behind the scenes with our customers and dealer technicians and help keep our products performing at their best. From spas and swim spas to cold plunge systems, you’ll provide real‑time troubleshooting and diagnostic support that keeps wellness experiences running smoothly.

This role is more than answering questions, it’s about being the voice of technical expertise in a fast‑paced contact center environment You’ll tackle electrical wiring issues, plumbing layouts, control panel configurations, and software updates, all while delivering calm, clear guidance. Your work will directly impact customer satisfaction and dealer success.

YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT

• Do you enjoy being the problem‑solver everyone relies on? Serve as the first line of expert support, diagnosing and resolving technical issues quickly to keep customers and dealers confident and productive.
• Are you passionate about customer care? Create positive experiences in high‑pressure situations by staying calm, empathetic, and focused on solutions.
• Do you have a knack for technical details? Dive into complex challenges involving electrical systems, plumbing layouts, control panels, and software components, while learning new technologies as our product lines expand.
• Are you a natural collaborator? Partner with engineering, product development, and quality teams to escal recurring issues and share insights that improve product design and support processes.
• Do you enjoy sharing knowledge? Empower technicians and internal teams through clear guidance on installation, maintenance, and repair procedures, and contribute to training sessions that build confidence and expertise.
  

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven experience in spa system diagnostics and technical troubleshooting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear guidance and collaboration
• Customer‑focused mindset with excellent conflict resolution techniques
• Familiarity with electrical wiring, plumbing, and control panels
• Ability to learn and use CRM platforms (Salesforce, ServiceNow) and call center technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Self‑motivated and organized, able to manage multiple priorities independently
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Watkins technical certification or 3+ years of hands‑on spa troubleshooting experience preferred
• Spanish or French fluency is a plus
  

WHAT YOU’LL GET

At Watkins Wellness, we believe that everyone should “Feel good. Live well”. We offer employees the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing industry leader with an outstanding and well‑deserved reputation for leadership and commitment to our employees, customers and community. Our employees are eligible to receive exceptional health and wellness benefits, paid time off, company bonus, profit sharing, 401k match, education assistance, and much more. We are proud of the people we are and the products we make — products that make a difference to the health and well‑being of others.

We look for candidates that exhibit The Watkins Way (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work‑Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven).

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Hiring Range: $19.90‑$31.50

Many factor are taken into consideration in determining pay, including education and location.

Company: Watkins Wellness

Full time

Watkins (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Watkins is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish