Johnson Controls

HVAC Customer Service Agent

Posted on: 31 Jan 2021

Austin, TX

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

* Under general supervision from the Branch Operations Manager and / or Service Manager, assists with coordination of customer service requests, from order to cash, while maximizing technical resource productivity and profitability. Partners effectively with Service Managers and Customer Service Representative to support a successful service business. Actively participates in accounts receivable activities such as collections and new customer authorizations. Provides back up customer call handling, as needed. Provides administrative, day-to-day support in the service operational areas. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Duties are assigned at local level and will include some of the below:
* Receives customer requests for unscheduled or scheduled service. Determines customer needs and matches appropriate skillset to the need. Coordinates with the Technician to communicate the action plan and services to be provided to the customer. Ensures work has been performed to the customers expectations and performs follow-up with the customer, as needed. Answers any customer inquiries and resolves or escalates customer issues, as appropriate.
* Coordinates labor scheduling to align technician to the appropriate customer and service need. Ensures Technicians are provided daily schedules. Maintains consistent communication with assigned Technicians. Follows up on activities to ensure completion in an established timeframe.
* Reconciles and invoices all service requests daily.
* May prepare and submit service billings in a special invoice format as defined by individual customer account special handling requirements.
* Assists with creation of L&M quotations, as needed
* Prepares yearly, monthly and weekly execution plans for PSA scheduled service visits.
* Participates in TB Business Review meetings by preparing and discussing critical account information pertinent to current profitability status and customer satisfaction issues. Researches and follows up on action items assigned.
* Maintains delivery standards consistent with Building Efficiency North America objectives for sustainable, profitable service growth through efficient execution of the work sold.
* Ensures that all customer account information required to support call management activities and scheduling are kept up to date in NxGen.
* Supports administration and resolution of warranty claims.
* Runs query reports, researches and reconciles unaligned costs, such as labor hours, material purchases, expenses and other service related transactions.
* Reconciliation of accounts payable exceptions as necessary.
* Researches, resolves or escalates accounts receivable disputes as outlined in the escalation process. Works with Accounts Receivables contact to assist with resolution of truck based team A/R issues. Determines appropriate actions for timely resolution. If needed, will interact with Customer to resolve receivable issues. Processes invoice credits and re-bills, as necessary. Proactively contacts customers ensure customer satisfaction and a commitment to pay.
* Updates and retains customer account information related to special billing conditions, tax status, invoice approval contacts, billing addresses and special billing rates up-to-date.
* Support inventory control process including updating equipment asset transactions.
* Provide additional service administration support, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Associates degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required, plus a minimum of two years of service industry experience with service operations and / or scheduling.
* Must demonstrate the ability to follow direction and work independently while demonstrating solid organizational and attention to detail skills.
* Must have strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external clients with a positive attitude.
* Able to prioritize work activities based upon financial impact to desired business goals.
* Able to positively represent Johnson Controls and communicate with others at varying levels.
* Able to influence diverse teams to accomplish tasks/goals.
* Able to use Service Management software and financial accounting systems.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

Johnson Controls

Milwaukee, WI

Johnson Controls International plc operates as a diversified technology and multi industrial company worldwide. The company operates through Building Technologies & Solutions and Power Solutions segments. The company designs, sells, installs, and services heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, controls systems, integrated electronic security systems, and integrated fire detection and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, retail, small business, institutional, and governmental customers; and energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, to non-residential building and industrial applications.

It also offers lead-acid automotive batteries for passenger cars, light trucks, and utility vehicles, as well as advanced battery technologies to power start-stop, hybrid, and electric vehicles. The company was formerly known as Johnson Controls, Inc. and changed its name to Johnson Controls International plc in September 2016. Johnson Controls International plc was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.

 

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