Field Service Technician
Service and repair systems, appliances and heavy equipment.
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- What's it like to be a Field Service Technician?
- How to become a Field Service Technician
- Latest Field Service Technician jobs
- Top skills and experience for Field Service Technicians
- Is Field Service Technician the right role for you?
- Field Service Technician role reviews
What's it like to be a Field Service Technician?
Field Service Technicians are mobile repair and service providers. They often work with products that can’t be easily transported because of their size or interconnectivity with other systems. Field Service Technicians often service home-based equipment, such as appliances, televisions, security systems, air conditioners and computers. They also sometimes work on heavy equipment, such as farm equipment, diesel engines, factory machines and computer networks.
Tasks and duties
- Meet with clients to understand what kind of service they require.
- Prepare quotes, invoices and receipts.
- Record service notes.
- Develop and maintain technical knowledge of products and equipment.
- Keep up with industry trends, and new products or services.
- Find opportunities to upsell and cross-sell.
- Acquire new clients.
- Order and install new parts.
- Collaborate with technical specialists when necessary.
How to become a Field Service Technician
The qualification required to work as a Service Technician will depend on the industry or type of equipment you’ll be working with. It may be advisable to gain a trade qualification in the field in which you intend to work.
- If you’re interested in heating and cooling, consider a Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211).
- If you’re interested in electrical servicing, you’ll need to complete a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30811).
- You could also consider mechanical engineering. You’ll need to complete a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30205).
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Field Service Technician employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Field Service
Hydraulics
Installation
Troubleshooting
Fault Finding
Drivers Licence
Mechanical Trade
Preventive Maintenance
Commissioning
Diesel Mechanics
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Latest Field Service Technician reviews
Mar 2025
Passionate in technical knowledge and communication
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Technology
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsIn the point view of technology, it can face to different companies as outside customers and you also need to learn the communication skill between internal customers like sales, marketing and enginee...
The challengesThe job is related to customer side that means sometimes you will force emergence case so the working time will extend to longer. And it is not easy to figure out helper during your vacation like one ...
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May 2021
Field tech is. Tough job as you will do all your skills, knowledge and technics, time management and safety ...
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAll around
The good thingsTravel everywhere and look most beautiful place, Own schedule and time, but not excess on the target, overtime and always happy to the job you love,,
The challengesTime booking schedule, limited space or access specially at the heart of city ,weather, and traffic,
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