JOB SUMMARY
The primary duty of a Field Service Technician is to implement complex proprietary computerized access control systems, safes, related peripherals, and various hardware and software applications. This job requires a mix of soft personal skills along with deep technical knowledge paired with strong diagnostic skills. You will be responsible for establishing rapport and comfort with customers as well as deploying, monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing a large software suite with an even larger array of hardware types.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer service oriented approach with importance on understanding customer operation procedures
- Provide hardware and software solutions to solve customer access control scenarios
- Ability to travel week-to-week, 80% of the year
- Provide in person training to end users after system implementation
- Performing advanced troubleshooting on AAGS proprietary products and software
- Exercise professional judgment to discern customer concerns and needs for complex systems
- Provide feedback to property personnel and internal superiors on resolution / next steps
- Retrieve logs and provide detailed technical descriptions for bug reporting
- Work independently with little oversight or support in remote locations
- Collaborate with and support other departments as needed
- Available for on-call assignments on a rotating schedule basis
- Support and assisting AAGS certified contractors on-site and remotely
- Manage high pressure situations with a professional demeanor
- Provide high level end user support remotely or on-site
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
3 to 7+ years of customer support or field technical experienceMust be flexible with schedulingAbility to travel throughout US (drive and fly)Exceptional organizational skillsConscientious professionalismExcellent customer service skillsStrong diagnostic / critical thinking skillsClear and concise written communicationUnderstand Basic server / client relationshipUnderstanding of user authentication and privilege controlsDHCP and DNS in determining network identitiesUse of basic network troubleshooting tools (Netstat, Ipconfig, Wireshark)Basic low voltage systems (Voltage, Amperage, NO and NC contacts)Comfortable with multiple tools hand toolsPreferred Professional Skills :
Advanced knowledge of Windows, Windows server, VM OS and environmentsStrong knowledge of Apple iOSStrong knowledge of Android OSStrong knowledge of wireless signal and RF networksFamiliar with IoT devicesComfortable with multi-meter (Voltage, Amperage)Previous technical / field support experienceAbility to read floor plans and electronic wiring schematicsPrevious experience Service Now, Concur, and Microsoft Dynamics AXEducation / Certificate :
IT certificationsBachelor degree or work experience equivalentLI-VS1
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
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