Position Summary
Oversee the daily scheduling, tracking and reporting of service activities for assigned Service teams. Effectively and respectfully interface with customers, service technicians and department staff.
Position Details
Properly schedule and document all daily service activities for assigned Service teams.
Enter service requests, received via phone, fax and email, into system. Ensure each customer's account information is correctly entered and updated.
Prioritize service calls. Determine the needs of the customer and match to an appropriately-skilled technician.
Dispatch service calls in a timely manner. Inform customers of ETAs and notify promptly of any delays, as they occur.
Collect pertinent account information from new/pending customers for credit verifications/approvals.
Track daily progress of service calls.
Issue purchase orders (POs) and enter data into system accordingly. Track/resolve open POs. Coordinate with Accounting through doc-link system.
Communicate with customers to ensure work performed meets or exceeds their expectations. Arrange follow-up visits, as necessary.
Respond to customer inquiries and resolve or escalate customer concerns or complaints, as appropriate.
Assist with scheduling preventative maintenance calls per customer's scope of service and as directed by Service team supervisor.
Assist with managing the defect warranty process, ordering parts, maintaining sufficient inventory, scheduling, billing, and other duties as needed.
Collect daily technician timecards. Review each for accuracy and promptly enter information into system.
Process incoming field paperwork from assigned Service teams, including work orders, JHAs, payroll, extra work authorizations, inspection sheets, expense reports and vendor invoices.
Meet with assigned Service team supervisors weekly. Identify and coordinate upcoming work, through to completion.
Maintain the Graphical Schedule Board for assigned Service teams. Enter appointments for all technician activity. Maintain a 2-week look-ahead schedule for confirmed and unconfirmed work. Close out appointments for work completed.
Regularly monitor reports on open POs, open/complete service calls, and PM schedule and profitability.
Facilitate and maintain a cohesive and respectful work environment.
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
Travel Requirements:
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of progressive experience in dispatch, administration, and customer service
Thorough understanding of business/industry practices, standards and processes
Thorough understanding of and respect for safety and OSHA rules and regulations
Excellent motivational and team-building qualities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and problem solving skills
Advanced computer skills (MS Office); WennSoft experience a plus
Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to handle multiple demands calmly and politely
Must be detail-oriented and adept at multi-tasking
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California, this ranges from $52,000.00-$60,000.00 a year plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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