Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Dispatcher/Customer Service Coordinator to join our team. We have two departments – HVAC Service and Alarm/Electrical Service both with openings. We are looking for a Dispatcher/Customer Service Coordinator to provide exceptional customer service and administrative support to our Service Department.
The Dispatcher/Customer Service Coordinator will be responsible for dispatching, scheduling, and following up with both technicians and customers to ensure a seamless and positive experience.
This role requires excellent communication skills, forward-thinking abilities, and a self-starter attitude. Quick learning abilities, and a proactive approach to understanding service call types and prioritizing important customers are key to success in this role.
If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual looking to make a difference in either the HVAC or Alarm/Electrical industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Service & Dispatch (50%)
•Handling Customer Calls and Incoming Communication: Take incoming calls from customers, especially those requiring urgent attention, and provide timely and effective solutions.
•Customer Outgoing Interaction: Initiate and maintain outgoing and interactive communications (written and verbal) with customers to keep them informed of how the company is responding to their needs.
•Customer Prioritization: Identify and prioritize important customers to ensure their needs are met promptly and effectively.
•Service Call Assessment: Quickly learn and understand the types of service calls that can be dispatched to specific technicians based on their expertise and availability.
•Visit Planning: Create service visit for customer service requests, including scheduling field work, conducting needed research, and ensuring parts are ordered to maximize customer satisfaction
•Communication: Maintain clear, professional, and effective communication with customers, technicians, and internal teams.
•Problem-Solving: Proactively identify potential issues and implement solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
•Documentation: Accurately record and update customer information, interactions, service details, and follow-up actions in the company's CRM system.
•Dispatching Technicians: Efficiently schedule and coordinate the dispatch of field technicians to customer locations, ensuring prompt and accurate service calls.
•Schedule Management: Schedule, manage, adapt, and communicate changes in the daily schedule to customers and technicians to ensure successful conclusions to all service calls.
•Field Monitoring: Monitor technicians in the field to ensure work is proceeding according to customer expectations.
Service Visit Review & Billing Support (35%)
•Review and Documentation: Conduct daily job reviews of field technician paperwork to support accurate and timely billing and payroll, addressing or highlighting issues with field technicians or supervisors.
•Collaborate with the accounting team to address invoice questions, discrepancies, and necessary adjustments.
Administrative & Office Support (15%)
•Promote and schedule Maintenance Visits: Evaluate past customer history to accurately determine the time and personnel required for scheduling maintenance visits.
•Provide general office support to the service team, including document management and scheduling assistance.
•Ensure Data Integrity: Review daily, weekly and monthly reports to ensure customer information including assets and asset service history is accurate.
Additional role requirements:
•Contribute to Company Culture: Maintain positive, supportive relations with all staff.
•Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continuously improve service delivery and customer experience.
•Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members to improve processes and procedures, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Work Environment:
•Fast-paced and intense in an open office environment.
•Moderate noise level with occasional variations.
•Subject to continual interruptions and changing priorities.
•Effective, consistent, positive, and constant communication with customers, vendors, co-workers, and others required.
Minimum Qualifications:
•1-2 years of experience in an administrative or customer service role, preferably in a service-based industry.
•Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
•Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
•Strong customer service skills
•Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
•Proficiency in using CRM software (Buildops) and other relevant tools.
•Quick learning abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
•High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
•Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•Ability to remain calm and collected when problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Customer Service or related field
•Prior experience in a service- based industry (HVAC, mechanical systems, alarm, electrical or related fields)
Why Join Us:
•Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
•Competitive salary and benefits package.
•Room for growth and continuous learning and professional development.
•Be part of a company that values customer satisfaction.