Field Technician Scheduler / Dispatcher

<span class="jobdescription"><p style="text-align:center"></p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at <a href="https://www.acuityinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.acuityinc.com</a>. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work location:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This position may be based anywhere in the United States. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> </div><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></h2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job Summary: The Field Service Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and managing onsite and remote service activities for the Controls Services team. This role serves as a central point of communication between customers, project managers, field service engineers (FSEs), sales teams, technical support, and internal operations groups to ensure successful scheduling, execution, and completion of controls startup, commissioning, warranty, and troubleshooting services.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Key Responsibilities </b></h2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate scheduling of field service engineers for controls startup, commissioning, warranty, and troubleshooting visits across multiple regions. Manage scheduling requests through internal systems and ensure required documentation is received prior to scheduling.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Project Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for scheduling between customers, agents, distributors, and internal technicians, ensuring service meets project timelines.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review project readiness including controls submittals, onsite request forms, project scope, and purchase order requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate lead times, scheduling availability, travel requirements, and project expectations to customers and internal teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Monitor field service progress and assist with escalations, reschedules, cancellations, and emergency support requests.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ensure field service reports and closeout documentation are completed and properly submitted.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Technical Support, Warranty, Design, and Operations teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and project issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Track active projects and maintain accurate records within internal systems such as Agile, CRM tools, and scheduling platforms.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Requirements</b></h2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Associate’s Degree or Technical Degree or equivalent of 1 year of relevant professional experience.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong organizational and multitasking skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage changing priorities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and scheduling/database systems.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to resolve scheduling conflicts and address customer needs efficiently.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferred Requirements</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in scheduling, project coordination, operations, customer service, or field service environments preferred.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience within lighting controls, construction, electrical systems, or building automation is a plus.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to interpret project documentation and controls layouts.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other</b></h2> </div><div></div></div></div><p><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The range for this position is $41,600.00 to $89,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click <a title="" href="https://www.acuityinc.com/careers" target="_self">here</a>.</span></span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Please click <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> and <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> for more information.   </span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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