Field Service Technician - Houston, United States - Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions - External

Description

12:23 PM


Introduction:

Responsible for working independently, maintaining retail store technologies, computer systems and peripherals, within retail store and commercial business environments.

They are responsible to perform a full workload of product installation, support services and repair on Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions and non-TOSHIBA retail products and in the store systems, retail banking and SMB marketplaces (i.e., apparel stores, supermarkets, mass merchandising, specialty shops, banks, local insurance agents, CPAs, legal firms, etc.).

The Field Service Technician is accountable for customer satisfaction, metrics attainment and operational activities as required for the services provided.

The services include some or all the following:
whole product and/or component exchange and on-premises basic product & store equipment problem diagnosis, adjustment and/or repair.

The Field Service Technician may also perform equipment refurbishment, installation, relocation, discontinuance, product level engineering and configuration changes, upgrades and/or modifications, to products using well established documentation and procedures.

The schedule for this role requires flexibility to work a rotating schedule as follows:

• 8 weeks
• 11am-9pm M-F, 8 weeks 7am-4pm M-F
• Every 9 weeks standby for 7 days
• Sat/Sun standard shift every 3rd weekend

Responsibilities:

• Uses established procedures and/or instructions for repetitive and/or routine work, works on tasks individually or as a part of a team and aids less experienced service representatives.
• Travel within assigned territory or nationally to customer locations to perform installations, relocation, discontinuance, product level engineering and configuration changes, upgrades and/or modifications to retail POS equipment.
• Effectively communicates with customers, management, peers, and team members on a timely basis regarding status of work, potential problems, customer/store management satisfaction, and to seek advice and assistance. Builds positive customer relationships with product enduser and customer project and/or store management. Operates responsibilities efficiently and/or performs technical services in a complete, quality, and timely manner to meet customer commitments and minimize disruptions to the customer's operation. Has a good understanding of and can both articulate & demonstrate to enduser customers, TOSHIBA's service and support delivery methodology.
• With assistance, plans, prioritizes, and schedules work to meet or exceed customer satisfaction objectives. Arrange all travel plans in a timely costeffective manner using company approved business tools and ability to respond to schedule changes with mínimal notice. Flexibility to work varying shifts including overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ensure installation activities are accurately documented in accordance with TOSHIBA standards and practices using automated systems and/or established reports. This includes but is not limited to air travel, call, mileage, timecards, and expense reports.

- effectively maintain and manage trunk stock to support all customers.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of related experience, IT/Technical degree or certificate preferred.
• Must be able to travel 100% of the time, domestic and/or air travel. May be assigned to a specific local territory, but air travel may be necessary for installations or other service delivery projects outside assigned geography.
• Possesses operational knowledge of personal computer technology, network infrastructure, flat panel TVs & monitors, cash registers / pointofsale equipment, and associated retail devices.
• Demonstrates general knowledge and experience in walltowall IT service and support.
• The position requires a mechanical aptitude with competency in electricity & electronics, and the ability to properly use test equipment, basic hand tools, electronic testing equipment and electric meters.
• Must possess the ability to follow written or spoken directions and to provide information in a clear and concise manner
• Good Customer Service skills are essential.
• Develops skills in maintaining good working relations with customers and peers.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments and work independently
• Must have good written and oral communication skills including tact and diplomacy when facing customers.
• The individual must be able to recognize and understand the functional and operational use of IT signal and power cables as well as low voltage wiring systems and to perform diagnosis and repair thereof.
• Selfmotivated and strong work ethic.
• Ensures that solutions to today's problems do not become tomorrow's
• Maintain a professional demeanor, dress, and behavior
• Problem solving and Organizational skills.
• Ability to work long hours as project needs dictate in a physically dem