Field Services Representative at Carlisle

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.

Location: Chicago, Illinois





Job Description:

Job Summary


Provide exceptional field service to the customer base in support of the sales effort in the Midwest region which includes Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Service, promote, demonstrate, and train on the various roofing systems, products, and accessories. Service a regional area or customer base to ensure quality installations of Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) products. CAM to include Drexel Metals and Petersen Aluminum.


Duties and Responsibilities:


* Inspection and scheduling of completed product installations. Schedule inspections a minimum of 48 hours in advance. The inspection of completed work on job sites includes a visual and physical inspection. Inspections are completed in all outside weather conditions. Inspections require conversing with the roofer and other parties regarding all aspects of the installation and or warranty requirements. Inspections require proper documentation and completion of all necessary CCM reports per the standard electronic and written procedures of the time. Adjust and learn processes as they develop over time. The inspection includes allocated time for contractor assistance, i.e., assisting with minor repairs etc. to close and approve the project.
* Job Site Visits (JSV's) on systems being installed. Scheduling of JSV's, the ability to physically assist in installing products or systems, full knowledge of specifications and details, the ability to converse and explain the specific product(s). The ability to recognize errors to the system and explain corrective measures needed to meet project specifications and warranty requirements. JSV's require proper documentation and completion of all necessary CCM reports.
* Completion and submission of forms, letters, and reports via present-day electronic means. This includes standard forms utilized by CCM. This includes the ability to write letters to roofers, building owners, architects, consultants, etc., explaining what corrective measures are needed to meet project specifications and warranty requirements.
* Telephone assistance for technical questions presented by product installers. Answering telephone calls from outside parties regarding project specifications and warranty requirements. This requires a full working knowledge of specifications and details, the ability to converse with outside parties, the ability to utilize other departments inside CAM to assist/answer technical questions and/or problems presented by CAM customers.
* Scheduling of training programs, the ability to physically complete product and accessory installation work, includes full working knowledge of specs and details, the ability to converse and convey installation methods to installers.
* Mentoring and training newly hired Field Service Representatives. Complete FSR Trainee Report Cards and review with trainee. Submit Report Cards on time to provide the necessary feedback to ensure continued progress of the new FSR.
* Job Start-Ups. Scheduling of job start-ups with the contractor's office.
* Investigation of or spot check of minor warranty claims/determine root cause of leak or claim, if possible. Complete standard investigation reports to properly convey situation to Warranty Services Project Manager/Technical Director.


Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:


* Must be Midwest based
* Essential Full Performance Knowledge:


* Drexel Metals products and uses
* Petersen Aluminum products and uses
* Company policies and procedures
* Department policies and procedures
* Safety requirements
* General roofing, construction, principles, and practices
* Tolerances for products, details, and design
* Hand and power tools
* Driving laws
* Company organization and locations
* Laptop and Tablet usage
* Smartphone usage
* Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* CCM Inspect APP
* Oral Communication


* Directly communicate with Technical Managers, Field Service Representatives, Warranty Project Managers, Specialists, and Technical & Warranty Service Coordinators / Administrators.
* Directly communicate with Owner, Architect, Consultant, Rep, Distributor, Applicators, etc. Communicate internally with Sales Managers, Sales Reps, and Product Managers.
* Interpersonal skills
* Understanding, interpreting client's language and concerns
* Written Communication


* Inspection documentation (CCM Inspect APP)
* Job Site Visit & Start-Up Reports
* Job Investigation Reports
* Forms for Spot-Checks, Warranty Transfers, Invoice Inspections, etc.
* E-mail / phone to customers, building owners, internal employees, etc.
* Organization


* Independent scheduling and completion of work assigned
* Response to e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner
* Adjust schedule as needed
* Driver's License
* Eye-Hand Coordination


* Typing
* Dexterity
* Hand / Power Tools
* Common Sense


Education and Experience:


* Bachelor's Degree


* Equivalency: Associate degree and two years roofing or construction experience
* 1 year of roofing or construction experience


Travel Requirement


* Travel is required for this position. Travel by car or airplane. This involves the ability to travel by car or airplane with occasional travel by car sometimes exceeding 1,200 miles/week. On average, 600 to 700 miles/week.


Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled


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