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Field Service Technician I

Crane Payment Innovations, New York, NY, United States


Have you ever used the self‑checkout in a Target, Walmart, or Home Depot? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you’ve answered with a resounding “YES”, then you’ve used one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

What You’ll Be Doing
The Field Service Technician is responsible for servicing, fixing, upgrading, and performing preventive maintenance on various types of equipment such as coin & currency equipment, ATMs, software, and specialized office products located at client sites in

Nassau/Queens County

of New York. To guarantee ongoing success, you will work in coordination with branch sales and other service team members.

Responsibilities And Duties

Service, upgrade, and perform preventive maintenance on company electromechanical equipment

Travel by vehicle daily to client sites (90%) with overnight travel as needed (10%) – long drive times may be encountered depending on the territory

Work with branch employees to satisfy client needs

Address customer service requests within the specified contract response time

Provide extended hours coverage and on‑call duty where applicable

Safeguard and maintain a balanced vehicle‑stock parts inventory

Maintain cleanliness of company‑issued vehicle, including scheduled service intervals

Safeguard any company‑issued assets such as tablet computers and mobile phones

All other duties as required

Qualifications

1+ year of experience in a technical/field‑service position or similar technical profession

Strong electromechanical aptitude

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a positive, customer‑first attitude

Personable, approachable, and able to work easily with others at all levels

Strong attention to detail – able to proof and prioritize your own work

Proficient in iOS, MS Office applications, and Windows OS

Ability to set and track goals independently, initiate and follow through on assignments without coaching, and work proactively as a team player

Ability to commit to and meet project deadlines

Impeccable integrity

Must be able to gain access to highly secured environments; occupational licenses may be required depending on territory/accounts

Physical Requirements

Available for periodic travel to our corporate office in Mt. Prospect, IL for training classes

Able to lift, push, or carry a minimum of 50 pounds such as large money‑counting machines and parts in and out of client sites

Job requires kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and squatting to service equipment on the ground up to 60 % of the time

Hand and wrist dexterity needed to turn screwdrivers and place parts and equipment

Phone or desk work about 10 % of the time doing computer work, bench repair work, parts stocking, tracking service calls, and setting up appointments

Ability to stand for long periods up to 75 % of the time while servicing some equipment

Key Attributes For Success

High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects alongside day‑to‑day activities

Strong influencing, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to establish credibility, make decisive decisions, and support the organization’s priorities

Results‑oriented and people‑oriented with sound judgment – able to balance other business considerations

Team player – able to work in a matrix organization

Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing

We Are Offering

Competitive salary – $25.00 to $25.50 per hour

Technician incentive compensation plan – paid quarterly

Company‑provided vehicle, uniform, tools, and training

Paid time off

Sick time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Community involvement opportunities

EEO Statement
Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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