Service Coordinator
Job description
Job Title: Service Coordinator Duration: Full-time position (Contract to Hire) Location: Bradenton Office - Hybrid / Remote (based on business needs) BR: $24 - $25/hr Job Summary: Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity!! The Fire Alarm Service Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating fire alarm service activities across a national customer base. This role serves as the primary point of contact for incoming customer service requests and is accountable for scheduling, tracking, and closing service work using a national subcontractor network. This position requires experience in the fire alarm and security service industry (preferred) , with a strong understanding of service workflows, inspections, deficiencies, and code-driven requirements. The Service Coordinator ensures timely service delivery, accurate documentation, customer communication, and preparation of deficiency and corrective work quotes, while maintaining compliance with applicable fire and life safety standards. Key Responsibilities Service Request Intake & Customer Coordination:
- Receive and process incoming fire alarm service requests from customers via phone, email, or service platforms
- Review service needs to determine scope (troubleshooting, repair, inspection, testing, deficiencies)
- Serve as the primary customer point of contact throughout the service lifecycle
Service Scheduling & Subcontractor Management:
- Schedule service work with a national subcontractor network, ensuring proper licensing, certifications, and geographic coverage
- Coordinate service dates, site access, and customer requirements
- Confirm technician dispatch, arrival, and completion timelines
Service Tracking & Follow-Up:
- Track service progress from dispatch through completion
- Monitor technician check-in/check-out, service reports, and documentation
- Proactively follow up on open service tickets, missed visits, or incomplete work
- Communicate status updates to customers and internal stakeholders
Deficiency Management & Quoting:
- Review inspection and service reports for deficiencies or code violations
- Prepare and issue deficiency repair quotes based on subcontractor findings
- Coordinate customer approvals and schedule corrective work upon authorization
- Ensure all deficiency documentation meets AHJ, customer, and company requirements
Recurring Testing & Inspection Scheduling:
- Manage recurring fire alarm testing and inspection (T&I) schedules (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly as required)
- Maintain inspection schedules to ensure compliance with NFPA and customer contractual requirements
- Coordinate renewals, reminders, and proactive scheduling to prevent lapses
Documentation & Compliance:
- Ensure all service tickets, inspection reports, photos, and close-out documents are complete and accurate
- Verify documentation aligns with NFPA standards, AHJ requirements, and customer specifications
- Support invoicing by ensuring service documentation is submitted correctly and on time
Internal Coordination:
- Work closely with project managers, billing, operations, and leadership teams
- Escalate service issues, customer concerns, or subcontractor performance gaps as needed
- Support continuous improvement of service processes and workflows
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in the fire alarm service industry (service coordination, service administration, or similar role)
- Strong understanding of fire alarm service, inspections, testing, and deficiencies
- Experience working with subcontractors or dealer networks
- Familiarity with NFPA 72 and general fire alarm compliance concepts
- Ability to read and interpret service reports and inspection findings
- Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting national or multi-site customer accounts
- Knowledge of AHJ processes and inspection requirements
- Prior experience with service management or CRM platforms (ServiceTrade, BuildOps, Salesforce, or similar)
Key Competencies:
- Customer service mindset
- Attention to detail
- Strong follow-through and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple service requests simultaneously
- Problem-solving and escalation judgment
- Professional communication with customers, technicians, and vendors
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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