Field Service Agent

Location:

CABRA: Bradenton Florida 8985 Town Center Parkway, Bradenton, FL, 34202 USA

Since 1872 Edwards™ has led the way with innovative fire detection and alarm solutions. From economical control panels to high-end life safety and emergency communications platforms, this rich legacy of inventiveness and uncompromising quality has distinguished Edwards life safety systems as the technologies of choice among building owners and designers the world over. Edwards is part of Kidde Global Solutions, Inc.

About this role

As a Regional Field Service Agent at Edwards, you will be responsible for all aspects of providing technical and field service support to Edwards customers. Your coverage area includes the Southeast quadrant of the U.S. This role can reside in the following states: GA, FL, AL, SC, NC only.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be able to work under minimal supervision and generate results.

• Review Job Specifications.

• Review and interpret Fire Alarm design drawings.

• Conduct site surveys, third party inspections.

• Convey needed design changes to Project Management.

• Perform required service work to Paging or Fire Alarm Systems at customer sites.

• Assist Technical Support team with support requests through email.

• Assist Technical Support team with case management and escalations.

• Assist Technical Support team with phone support (as needed.)

• Assist regional Field Service Agents (as needed)

• Assist customers troubleshoot and configure system functionality.

• Generate trip report of work performed at customer site to submit to Project Management.

• Document Case work using our CRM tool (Salesforce)

• Help to reduce technical field installation time and application errors.

• Ensure accuracy of technical information provided to customers.

• Provide timely solutions of technical field problems requiring attention to detail.

•  Provide product and technical support to the team. (Mentoring)

•  Responds to basic customer inquiries related to installation, modification, upgrade, maintenance and repair of the company products or equipment purchased.

•  Troubleshoots technical problems and issues.

• Completes applicable product e learning courses.

• Attends any relevant instructor led training.

• This role requires 60-70% travel.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED

• 5+ years of field service experience

• 3+ years of experience working with commercial fire alarm control panels and detection products.

• Must be able to travel ~60-70%

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher

• NICET Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2 or higher)

• Experience programming Edwards EST4 panel.

• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

• Must be able to clearly speak and write English.

• Must have ability to work with limited supervision and generate results with limited instructions.

• Must be proficient in the use of a Digital Multi-meter (DMM).

• Understanding of Ohms Law.

• Strong deductive reasoning skills.

• Familiarity of Windows Operating Systems.

• Familiarity with Fire Alarm Audio and Paging functionality

• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time.

• Must be able to walk long distances.

• Strong Interpersonal skills.

• Experience working in the warehousing or industrial vertical market.

• Experience installing cellular or radio communicators.

• Experience with the following Edwards products: Fireworks, Hyperspike, Modulaser.

• Experience reading/editing installation or design drawings.

Kidde Global Solutions is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.