Technical Support Specialist

The HVAC Service Support Specialist provides technical support to contractors, distributors, engineers, and end users for Daikin’s US domestic product lines. Provides pre and post-sales technical support including equipment troubleshooting and applications assistance via telephone and email.

Note:
This is not an information technology, or software opportunity. Ideal candidate must have worked in HVAC service, installations, repair, etc.

• Provide prompt and courteous responses to calls coming into the Technical Support Center hotline
• Provide pre and post-sales technical support via telephone and email
• Assist Reps, Distributors, and Contractors in troubleshooting and in the application of Daikin equipment, connection ratio, capacity de-rates, and equipment selection
• May conduct virtual modeling for troubleshooting and provide resolution
• Log all calls and incidents into the CRM module to track information by customer, model number, and project
• Upon request, provide information such as submittal drawings, wiring diagrams, capacity tables, clearances, piping recommendations based on piping rules, or other information as published in Daikin’s equipment literature.
• Assist the Manager in the distribution of requests for field visits and training to the appropriate Daikin Service Representative
• Follow up on customer inquiries to ensure job completion and job satisfaction
• Provide selection software support
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

• Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Encouraged to seek continuous improvements
• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments
• Works independently with general supervision
• Problems faced are difficult but not typically complex

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse client group
• Ability to troubleshoot in-depth service issues via phone
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and edit technical drawings/prints
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, clients, and customers
• Ability to work in a technically dominated environment: engineering, contracting, and construction. Trades and ability to absorb and commit technical information to knowledge quickly
• Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and resolve issues
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and properly describe problems and solutions
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, time management, and prioritization skills
• Well-developed planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Proficient computer skills, such as Excel and PowerPoint, Word (MS Office)
• Ability to produce clear, timely, and concise documentation and have well-developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

• 3-5 years of experience in the HVAC field or a technical support role
• HVAC installation and/or repair experience STRONGLY PREFERRED

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Vocational Certification / Degree preferred

People Management:
No

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Required regularly to sit, talk, and listen
• Required to stand, walk, use hands to pick up, handle or feel and reach with arms
• Ability to read and analyze written information on a computer terminal. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are necessary
• Must be able to travel on business occasionally or work beyond normal work hours as necessary
• Must be able to lift boxes and/or equipment of up to 30 pounds
• Working Conditions –noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate

• SUPERVISOR OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER

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