Technical Support Specialist

**Technical Support Specialist** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** Maintain a working knowledge of Accruent-supported products and technologies. Act as Subject Matter Expert for Technical Support Teams. Identify, document, confirm product defects. Work with all levels of support to document resolutions and continually drive first call/first touch resolution. Interact with customers, partners, field teams, and software developers to provide technical advice and assistance and define requirements. Prioritize, research, troubleshoot, and resolve support issues of the highest severity. As needed, identify workarounds and communicate to customers. Lead root-cause analyses, communicate options for resolution and provide recommendations to customer-facing technical problems. Provide technology-enabled solutions and provide expertise in terms of software usage, functionality, and performance. Defines and disseminates technology best practices. Ensures the Support team is proactive in pursuit of new solutions and efficiencies within our technology practice. Responsible for training and mentoring other Support members. May be involved in deployment or training opportunities internally and with customers. Duties and technical issues may sometimes require extended work hours, including weekends and holidays. Consistently demonstrates Accruent’s values: Customer Obsessed, Strategic, Courageous, Innovate for Impact, Inspiring, Build Extraordinary Teams, Deliver Results, Adaptable and Lead with FBS. Completes other duties as assigned by Accruent management. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES** Excellent written and oral English communication skills to a variety of audiences at different levels and with different backgrounds. Works well in a team environment, as well as independently. Enjoys and excels at problem solving and assisting others. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Strong technical skills in networking, VMware, and server virtualization. Working knowledge of monitoring systems and tools utilized in Hosting and Engineering environments. Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects/clients simultaneously. Highly organized and detail-oriented; strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills. Ability to make sound decisions based on customer needs and product knowledge. Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to deliver high-quality solutions. Ability to anticipate potential problems, determine and implement solutions. Ability to express and understand complex technical concepts. Ability to diplomatically deal with angry/irate customers. Ability to travel up to 10% as needed. **DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE** High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred. Prior experience in a product support role. Written and spoken multi-lingual skills (German, Spanish, Portuguese, and French). Proficiency in the various portions of an enterprise software solution’s technical stack and the technology products used in them, such as: Database (MSSQL, PLSQL) Application server (Java, WebLogic) Web Server (IIS, Apache) Authentication (SSO, SSL) Business Intelligence tools (MicroStrategy, Business Objects) Server OS (Windows/ Linux) Scripting (XML, HTML, VB) **Fortive Corporation Overview** We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.< At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.