Service Writer

Landscapers Supply, Inc. 

Department: Service and Parts 

Job Title: Service Writer 

Reports To: Store Manager 

Job Location: Greenville SC - Shop 

Full/Part Time: Full 

Direct Reports: No 

Salary/Wage: $17 and up, based on experience; participation in service shop monthly incentive plan 

 
About Landscapers Supply and Hardware (affiliated with ACE Hardware and Do It Best Hardware) 

Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you love gardening, landscaping, or DIY home projects? 

At Landscapers Supply, we take pride in revolutionizing the traditional shopping experience for landscaping professionals, weekend warriors, and outdoor enthusiasts. Our stores offer a unique spin on traditional mom-and-pop hardware stores by providing a full line of commercial-grade power equipment, bulk landscaping materials, and a full-service power equipment shop. With multiple locations in the Upstate of South Carolina, we cater to homeowners and professionals alike who seek better quality, service, and selection. 

Think you’d be a good fit? 

Join the Landscapers Supply Team! 

As part of our team, you share our values geared toward the on-going success of our customers and fellow associates: 

Innovate – Strive to be the best in space and inspire a growth mindset 
Motivate – Develop all employees and instill a common purpose 
Praise – Love our customers and teammates via open communication 
Amaze – Exceed the expectations of every customer! 
Collaborate – Work together in a positive, flexible and efficient way 
Trust – Have respect for all customers and teammates – integrity matters! 
 

Landscapers Supply is a place where you can make an IMPACT every day! 

Benefits (some benefits may vary based on FT / PT availability) 
 

• Health/Dental Insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Paid holidays 

• 401(k) matching 

• No Sunday hours 

• Employee discount 

• Professional development 

• Opportunities for advancement 

Job Description 
 

As our Service Writer, you are the face of the Service Shop to our customers.  Your role is to facilitate quick and efficient customer service for our customers through clear communication and efficient processing of necessary paperwork.  You also track the status of repair work to facilitate a return time to the customer as fast as possible.  This is a mid-level role that basically is the orchestra conductor for the Service Shop, one that combines great people skills and efficient technical ability.  You are supported by a Service Coordinator who handles most of the non-technical physical tasks.   
 

Responsibilities 

• Listen to initial customer requests for service
• Complete initial repair orders and receive customer approvals to proceed with service work 
• Collect Service Charges from customers to begin repair process 
• Receive customer equipment and pass to Service Coordinator for staging 
• Complete necessary paperwork to accompany equipment 
• After receiving initial diagnostic, complete estimate for repair with needed parts 
• Verify warranty eligibility for repair 
• Obtain necessary estimate approval from customer to proceed with repair 
• Assign repair orders to Service Technicians for triage and repairs 
• After completion of service work, notify and arrange customer pickup or delivery 
• Collect payments and close repair orders 
• File necessary warranty claims 
• Track status of all equipment in the shop and facilitate its progress 
• Update customers on delays or changes in service 
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of Service Office 
• Open and close cash register each day 
• Maintain and present new equipment alternatives in Service Office to customers as appropriate 

Required Qualifications  

• Experience speaking with and directly serving customers  
• Ability to have positive and friendly interactions with customers 
• Ability to have clear communication with customers and colleagues 
• Ability to efficiently complete required processes 
• Ability to be organized and calm in a fast paced environment 

• Experience in a repair shop 
• Basic knowledge of engines and parts 
• Basic knowledge of a Point of Sale system 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift and handle up to 70 lbs. 

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