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Service Coordinator I

Generac · Sussex, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to juggle several service requests at once. How did you decide what got handled first?

What they are checking: evidence of actual triage experience versus theoretical knowledge

Tell me about a time you caught a scheduling or billing error before it became a bigger problem.

What they are checking: attention to detail and ownership when mistakes are found

Describe a situation where you had to work closely with a technician or another department to get a job done. What made that collaboration work or not work?

What they are checking: cross-functional teamwork and communication style with field staff

Tell me about a time your day was completely upended by an unexpected problem. How did you get back on track?

What they are checking: resilience and time-management under disruption

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd schedule a day for three field technicians when two emergency calls come in right after you've already booked everyone solid.

What they are checking: how the candidate prioritizes and re-sequences work under real-time pressure without dropping commitments

A customer calls angry because a technician missed their scheduled window. What do you say and do in the first two minutes of that call?

What they are checking: composure and de-escalation skill with an unhappy customer

If a job needs a part that's on backorder and the technician is already on site, how would you handle communicating that to the customer and rescheduling?

What they are checking: ability to manage competing constraints across parts, technicians, and customer expectations

You're on the rotating on-call schedule and get a middle-of-the-night emergency service call. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: willingness and readiness to handle after-hours responsibility calmly

How do you decide when a scheduling issue is something you can solve yourself versus something you need to escalate to the Branch Manager?

What they are checking: judgment about escalation boundaries and self-sufficiency

About the work

What systems have you used to create and track service jobs, and how comfortable are you learning a new one quickly?

What they are checking: actual hands-on familiarity with service management software and adaptability to Generac's own systems

How do you keep your Excel or Outlook workflow organized when you're tracking dozens of open work orders at the same time?

What they are checking: practical proficiency with Microsoft Office tools in a high-volume tracking context

How would you calculate the total on a parts order that includes a multiplier and sales tax?

What they are checking: basic math competency required for parts order accuracy

What does 'general knowledge of service parts' mean to you, based on what you've picked up in past roles?

What they are checking: whether the candidate has genuine exposure to the service industry versus purely clerical background

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The full job description

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Service Coordinator I is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Service Department by managing administrative and scheduling functions. This includes creating and maintaining service jobs in the company’s business systems, answering and routing incoming service calls, and assisting with technician scheduling to ensure efficient job coordination. The role also involves maintaining organized electronic records, facilitating communication between team members, and providing general administrative support as needed. The Service Coordinator I reports directly to the Branch Manager. Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary point-of-contact for customers, triaging incoming service requests and ensuring prompt resolution. • Create and manage service jobs in the system, while coordinating technician schedules to optimize efficiency. • Proactively schedule preventative maintenance and repair services, confirming details with customers. • Utilize customer portals to oversee and update all open work orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Track and oversee job progress from initiation through completion, escalating issues as needed to meet deadlines. • Participate in department meetings with the service operations team to align priorities and resolve challenges. • Provide cross-functional support to other Service Department roles as needed to maintain operational continuity. • Participate in a rotating on-call team to respond to emergency service requests, as required by location. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or G.E.D. • One to three years of administrative experience in a service-related business. • One to three years of scheduling field technicians and/or customer service. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Computer literacy is required, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel). • General knowledge of service parts and the service industry, including but not limited to basic mechanical and technical aptitude. • Incorporate time management skills by prioritizing work assignments. • Proven interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers, including being a team player to create synergy within the office and company. • Must be able to handle high-pressure situations. • Must have basic math skills for computing percentages, multipliers, sales tax, and totals on parts orders. Preferred Job Qualifications: • Associate or bachelor's degree in related field. • 4 years of administrative experience in a service-related business. • 4 years of scheduling field technicians and/or customer service. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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