About the Role
High Rise Fire and Security is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide exceptional preventive and maintenance service for the organization’s clients, while delivering outstanding customer service and contributing to the company's vision, mission, and culture. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team with a solid reputation and an expanding client base.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and assign technicians for service calls and maintenance jobs, confirming their locations and job status.
- Coordinate overflow in all areas of the Service Department.
- Manage service data, update client information, input and close service reports, and prepare Central Station contracts.
- Prepare quotes for equipment and non-contract labor, and order inventory replenishment.
- Provide friendly and professional greetings to clients.
- Determine and document fire alarm problems and service needs by listening to client descriptions and examining service schedules.
- Enter service repair orders into the system manager and produce client-facing repair orders with cost and time estimates.
- Use a consultative selling process to recommend needed maintenance based on client situations, fire alarm panel age, and history.
- Communicate frequently with technicians to ensure timely work completion.
- Maintain client rapport by explaining estimates and expected repair completion times.
- Ensure client satisfaction according to HRF’s standards.
- Perform related tasks as required.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree required, preferably in Applied Mathematics or a relevant field.
- One year of experience working in a professional, service-oriented environment.
Skills
- Above average proficiency in computer literacy and applications (MS Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent project management and organization skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive time schedules.
- Ability and desire to learn new software applications.
- Interest in fire alarm systems operations preferred.
- Knowledge of NYC Building codes & NFPA fire alarm codes preferred.
- Knowledge of fire alarm products, especially EST products preferred.
- Knowledge of fire alarm systems operation highly desired.
- Understanding of basic electronics theories and principles (Ohm’s Law, AC/DC, etc.) preferred.
Location
- New York City Metro Area
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- One year of experience
Education Level
- Associate’s Degree
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and their families.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401k match.
- Profit-Sharing contributions.
About the Company
- High Rise Fire and Security, founded in 1992, is a leading provider of fire alarm, life safety, and security systems solutions.
- We offer a broad range of fire alarm, life safety, and security products and services, including design, installation, service, and maintenance.
- High Rise is part of the SCUTUM Group, a fast-growing European life safety company with international offices.
- SCUTUM enhances our offerings with expertise in electronic, cyber, and defense security, including an AI platform.
- We maintain thorough industry knowledge and expertise in local code requirements.
- Our employees possess comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in life safety systems throughout the New York City Metro Area.
- We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on top-quality service.
- We provide exciting career development opportunities, a robust learning and development platform, training, mentoring, and peer-to-peer coaching.
