Field Services Associate I

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

** The Role*
* The Field Service Associate I (FSA I) serves as a key member of the Field Tech Services (FTS) team, providing customer support and coordinating service delivery activities to ensure a positive customer experience. Acting as a primary point of contact for customers, the FSA I manages incoming requests received through phone, email, and ticketing systems while facilitating communication between customers, field technicians, vendors, and internal support teams.

This role is focused on customer service, ticket management, dispatch coordination, communication, and ownership of customer issues from initiation through resolution. Successful candidates are organized, customer-focused professionals who excel at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Location and Schedule

-    Remote (Work From Home)

-    10-hour shifts, 4 days per week or 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week

-    Monday through Friday

-    Participation in weekend and holiday on-call rotations as required

** The Main Responsibilities*
* -    Serve as a primary point of contact for customers by responding to inquiries, service requests, and escalations through phone, email, and ticketing systems.

-    Deliver exceptional customer service by actively listening, communicating clearly, and ensuring customers receive timely updates throughout the resolution process.

-    Coordinate service requests between customers, field technicians, vendors, carriers, and internal support teams to facilitate timely and effective issue resolution.

-    Create, update, monitor, and close service tickets while maintaining accurate documentation and detailed records.

-    Take ownership of customer issues from initial intake through final resolution, ensuring all actions are tracked, communicated, and completed within established service objectives.

-    Facilitate dispatch activities by coordinating assignments, communicating status updates, and ensuring all stakeholders remain informed throughout the service process.

-    Monitor customer issues through resolution and proactively provide updates to customers and internal partners.

-    Review tickets, notes, and work records for quality, completeness, and adherence to established processes and standards.

-    Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, customer requests, and operational activities in a fast-paced environment.

-    Build positive working relationships with customers, field technicians, vendors, and internal teams through effective communication and collaboration.

-    Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and follow-through in every customer interaction.

-    Consistently act in a manner that reflects a commitment to quality service, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

-    Participate in on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays, to support business operations as required.

** What We Look For in a Candidate*
* -    High School Diploma or GED required.

-    Associate's degree or coursework in Business, Communications, Customer Service, or a related field preferred but not required.

-    Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

-    One year of customer service, dispatching, administrative support, contact center, operations support, or related experience preferred.

-    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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