What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Dispatch & Parts/Warehouse Specialist position at Paape Distributing Company?
Paape Companies, Inc. | Mankato, MN Full-Time | Hourly
Expected Starting Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
This range represents the typical starting compensation for the position. Final compensation will be based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and overall alignment with the role's requirements.
Paape Companies is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Service Dispatch & Parts/Warehouse Specialist to support our growing service operations team in Mankato.
In this role, you'll serve as the central point of coordination between customers, technicians, vendors, and internal teams. From scheduling service calls and supporting customers to managing inventory and warehouse operations, you'll help ensure our technicians have what they need to deliver exceptional service.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, solving problems, staying organized, and helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Paape Companies?Since 1948, Paape Companies has built a reputation for delivering high-quality HVAC, building automation, energy, and security solutions throughout Southern Minnesota and the surrounding region. What began as a small repair and service company has grown into a trusted industry leader with locations in Mankato and Rochester. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our customers through exceptional service, technical expertise, and the dedication of our employees. [paape.com], [paape.com]
At Paape, you'll join a team that values:
- Customer service
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Continuous improvement
- Long-term relationships
- Professional growth
- Coordinate and schedule service, repair, installation, startup, and warranty work.
- Communicate with customers regarding schedules, updates, and service requests.
- Support technicians and subcontractors by ensuring work assignments are clearly communicated and efficiently organized.
- Monitor open work orders and help keep projects moving toward completion.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries and office communications.
- Manage inventory and coordinate material purchases for service operations.
- Receive, organize, and distribute parts and materials.
- Process warranty claims, returns, and vendor-related issues.
- Maintain company-owned tools and equipment.
- Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities.
- Assist with service proposals, maintenance agreements, and related documentation.
- Process completed work orders and support operational and accounting functions.
- Contribute ideas and improvements that help the team work more efficiently.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
- Forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification
- DOT medical card, or ability to obtain
- Associate degree
- Experience in dispatching, customer service, logistics, inventory management, warehouse operations, construction, HVAC, or related industries
- Experience using service management or scheduling software
Paape Companies offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Service dispatch
- HVAC or construction support
- Manufacturing or production coordination
- Logistics and transportation
- Warehouse operations
- Property management maintenance coordination
- Customer service and office administration
If you enjoy coordinating people and resources, solving problems, and being part of a team that helps customers succeed, we'd like to meet you.
Apply today and become part of a company that has been serving customers and building relationships for more than 75 years.
Salary : $27 - $30