Water Heating Technical Support Representative

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company seeks a Technical Support Representative III to provide frontline technical and customer support for Water Heating products. You will guide customers through operation, installation, troubleshooting, warranty inquiries, and parts identification to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

The role supports Rheem North America from a main office and requires 2–4 days on-site weekly at listed locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment.
• Experience in a customer service focused role. Call center experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical instructions, correspondence, and product documentation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and apply technical information to customer situations.
• Basic ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to internal and external customers on proper operation, user maintenance, application, parts identification, and other duties assigned to support company products.
• Provide detailed technical guidance to internal and external customers including fault finding, installation recommendations, repair guidance and participation in the Factory Start up program for large installations of company products.
• Track emerging product failure related trends based upon feedback from external customers and notify management when appropriate.
• Document support activities via the call ticket system ensuring that all inquiries are logged and appropriately coded and completed in a timely manner.
• Notify immediate manager of issues pertaining to critical customers, product field failures or other circumstances requiring management involvement.
• Assist customers with their issues in a timely and effective manner to ensure a positive customer experience is achieved.
• Develop, modify and update as required service manuals and parts lists for products.
• Provide informal /formal training to colleagues as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Technical literacy

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Schematics

Follow instructions

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Technical Support Representative III provides frontline technical and customer support for Rheem Water Heating products. This role assists internal and external customers with product operation, installation guidance, troubleshooting, warranty-related inquiries, and parts identification while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The position serves as a key resource in resolving technical issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This position will support Rheem North America, located at a Rheem main office. This can include Montgomery, AL, Fort Smith, AR, San Antonio, TX, Lewisville, TX, O'Fallon, MO, Oxnard, CA, Lawnside, NJ, or Pine Brook, NJ. This role follows our hybrid work arrangement, requiring team members to be on-site, in-office 2-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to internal and external customers on proper operation, user maintenance, application, parts identification, and other duties assigned to support company products.
• Provide detailed technical guidance to internal and external customers including but not limited to fault finding, installation recommendations, repair guidance and participation in the Factory Start up program for large installations of company products.
• Track emerging product failure related trends based upon feedback from external customers and notify management when appropriate.
• Document support activities via the call ticket system ensuring that all inquiries are logged and appropriately coded and completed in a timely manner.
• Notify immediate manager of issues pertaining to critical customers, product field failures or other circumstances requiring management involvement.
• Assist customers with their issues in a timely and effective manner to ensure a positive customer experience is achieved.
• Develop, modify and update as required service manuals and parts lists for products.
• Provide informal /formal training to colleagues as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment.
• Experience in a customer service focused role. Call center experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend technical instructions, correspondence, and product documentation.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and apply technical information to customer situations.
• Basic ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC or plumbing related experience
• Field service, installation, maintenance, or repair experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/French.

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING SELF, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Adapting
• Business Understanding
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively
• Continuously Improving
• Customer-Orientation
• Developing Self
• Focusing on Results
• Influencing
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Work
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

The pay scale for this position $51,500 - $83,268. Please note all pay ranges are broadly stated and any final offer is dependent on factors such as location, direct experience, market guidance and internal equity, among other qualifying criteria.

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.