Dispatcher Jobs in Massachusetts

A Dispatcher in the maintenance and installation industry plays a vital role in coordinating maintenance and installation tasks. They are responsible for receiving service requests, scheduling technicians for jobs, and ensuring that technicians are informed about their assignments. Additionally, they might also handle inventory management, monitor progress of tasks, and manage customer concerns. They interact with clients, installation and maintenance technicians, and other industry professionals on a regular basis, making strong communication and organizational skills a must.

Critical skills for a Dispatcher include problem-solving, multitasking, proficiency with dispatching software and tools, and customer service. Some certifications that can boost a dispatcher's credibility are the Certified Telecommunicator (CT) from National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED) and the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) certification for those dealing with emergency maintenance situations. Prior experience in roles like Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant, or Maintenance Technician can provide valuable industry knowledge and skillset for a Dispatcher role.

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Dispatcher

  • ARS of Boston South
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA
  • 12 days ago

, you will coordinate daily scheduling and dispatch operations for residential HVAC service technicians....

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Dispatcher (Anticipated Openings)

  • HERC
  • Northampton, MA
  • 16 days ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 16 days ago

They utilize Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems to prioritize incidents, dispatch campus police, security officers, emergency services, and update logs....

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Facilities Maintenance Scheduler Planner

  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 22 days ago

Facilities Maintenance Scheduler Planner Job Description Summary We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Planner Scheduler to lead the planning and coordination of maintenance and...

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Administrative & Service Coordinator

  • RCA Electrical & Generators
  • Mashpee, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mashpee, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Strong knowledge of, and an employment background in Customer Service/Dispatch Scheduling via software platforms, telephone, text, and/or email....

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Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Dispatcher Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dispatcher positions.



Highest Education Level

Dispatchers in Massachusetts offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Bachelor's Degree
17.4%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Some College
1.9%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dispatchers in Massachusetts
1-2 years
34.4%
Less than 1 year
24.2%
None
20.3%
2-4 years
13.4%
4-6 years
7.7%


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