Field Service Technician

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Field Service Technicians work in the field, traveling to customer locations to provide service, maintenance and installation. They use their technical skills to troubleshoot issues when they arise to keep the customer’s equipment functioning properly. A Field Service Technician not only ensures the equipment is installed and working properly, but also manages customer relationships to boost customer retention and satisfaction, which ultimately boosts the company’s profitability.

What does a Field Service Technician do?

A Field Service Technician, or Field Tech, provides installation and maintenance for equipment in the field. Their duties include installation, troubleshooting and repairs.

Responsibilities

A Field Service Technician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Field Service Technician should be able to execute:

Installing or upgrading equipment maintained by the company in various field locations
Configuring hardware and software components after installation
Performing routine maintenance on technology equipment
Testing equipment to troubleshoot the issues
Maintaining all tools and equipment used during service calls
Teaching customers how to use the equipment properly

Required Skills

A competitive Field Service Technician will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Strong customer service skills
Written and verbal communication skills to understand issues customers have and to explain technical information to customers in clear terms
Problem-solving skills to diagnose problems with malfunctioning equipment
Time-management skills to handle appointments efficiently and stay on schedule
Attention to detail to spot issues and complete accurate reports about the repairs
Organizational skills to keep tools and paperwork organized while in the field

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