VP of Field Service leads and oversees all field service activities to provide effective on-site support and technical assistance with various products or equipment. Develops and approves policies and procedures for on-site installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Being a VP of Field Service ensures all field service projects are completed within budget/deadline to meet customers' needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, VP of Field Service typically reports to top management. The VP of Field Service manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a VP of Field Service typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.
Field Service Manager manages field service personnel to provide effective on-site support and technical assistance with various products or equipment. Plans and oversees installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of products/equipment to ensure proper function and maximize uptime. Being a Field Service Manager oversees the scheduling and training of field service representatives. Handles service contracts and directs support services. Additionally, Field Service Manager develops methods, guidelines, and policies to facilitate efficient service delivery. Reviews service reports to monitor service performance and enhance customer satisfaction. Ensures all customer issues are satisfactorily resolved, utilizing engineering, manufacturing, and other teams as needed. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Field Service Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Field Service Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Field Service Director directs field service activities to provide effective on-site support and technical assistance with various products or equipment. Plans and develops policies and procedures for on-site installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of products/equipment to ensure proper function and maximize uptime. Being a Field Service Director reviews service contracts and directs support services. Develops methods, guidelines, and policies to facilitate efficient service delivery. Additionally, Field Service Director reviews service reports to monitor service performance and enhance customer satisfaction. Ensures all customer issues are satisfactorily resolved, utilizing engineering, manufacturing, and other teams as needed. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Field Service Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Field Service Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
Field Service Supervisor supervises field service personnel who perform on-site support and technical assistance with various products or equipment. Oversees installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of products/equipment to ensure proper function and maximize uptime. Being a Field Service Supervisor researches and answers difficult customer questions about product features or issues and recommends appropriate upgrades. Implements methods, guidelines, and policies to facilitate efficient service delivery. Additionally, Field Service Supervisor acts as a source of guidance to assist with complex services or issues. Trains field service representatives to perform routine services and effectively handle customer complaints. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Field Service Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a Field Service Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.
Field Service Technician I provides maintenance and technical support for company products at customer field locations. Installs new products or enhances existing ones and may provide training and best practices for on-site personnel. Being a Field Service Technician I determines when products should be replaced and recommends and plans upgrades. Identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions and conducts or schedules repairs. Additionally, Field Service Technician I develops detailed service reports to document service visits, issues, and troubleshooting actions and logs and tracks maintenance activities. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Field Service Technician I works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.