Technical Support Specialist II

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, 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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

The primary role for this position is to enhance the customer experience while providing technical support for our control’s product lines via telephone and e-mail to internal and external customers. Functions of the role include but are not limited to troubleshooting, identifying replacement part numbers, programming assistance and answering questions regarding wiring and wiring details. Will attend ongoing trainings to continue the closing of knowledge gaps and improve their ability to support internal and external customers more efficiently.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Answer advanced phone and email inquiries for customers such as agents, distributors, electrical contractors, end users, and internal teams that require playbook free troubleshooting due to complexity of equipment/systems. Provides IT Support: Network Troubleshooting/Configuration, Installing/Troubleshooting Software, IIS settings. Provides Building Management System Integration Support: BACnet, MSTP, ADR. Answers general design questions. Assists with novice to advanced programming of equipment: Standalone Devices, Networked Devices. Assist with troubleshooting of equipment, Software, FW, Wiring, Cabling, Programming. In some cases may need to setup lab environments to reproduce issues and test potential workarounds. Capture required data from each customer interaction in case handling tool in proper format as directed. This includes, but is not limited to, product type, troubleshooting steps, and solutions. Will document solutions to common issues into knowledge base.

Presents knowledge gaps to Sr/Lead Tech as they arise. Attends training to become more knowledgeable in an effort to close knowledge gaps.

Identifies process improvements and presents them to Sr Techs.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Customer Service Experience

Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical, digital and analog control systems

Strong technical aptitude

Preferred Skills and Experience

Results Driven

Conflict Management Skills

Excellent Customer Service/Communication

Team Player

Lighting Controls Commissioning Experience

IT Networking Experience

Building Management System Experience

Bi-Lingual English/Spanish/French

Educational Background

Associate’s / Technical Degree in Electrical/Electronics or IT or equivalent work experience

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.

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