Dispatcher Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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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Public Safety - Dispatcher

  • Bowie, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bowie, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Document all events during calls for service electronically via Dispatch System....

Facilities Management Assistant Manager/Service Coordinator

  • Falls Church, VA (13 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (13 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team - it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65...

Resident Service Coordinator & Concierge Manager

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Job Overview: The Resident Service Coordinator & Concierge Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of package receipt, storage, and delivery systems, as well as managing...

Service Coordinator 1 - Columbia, MD

  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Handles incoming customer calls including service dispatching, tracking and scheduling of calls, call status tracking and call changes, entering new sites, modifying existing sites and handling all...

Residential Service Coordinator

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 24 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 24 days ago

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs...

Ready Mix Concrete Dispatcher - Sterling

  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sterling, VA (22 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Titan Virginia Ready Mix has an immediate opening for an experienced Concrete Dispatcher in Sterling, VA. This is a salaried non-exempt position reporting to the Dispatch Manager....

Service Coordinator

  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Service Coordinator Location: Columbia, MD Salary: $94,000 - $96,000 annually Who are we? Established in 1975, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is one of the largest suppliers of analytical...

Dispatcher/Shuttle Driver

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Skookum is seeking a responsible and organized Dispatcher with a positive attitude....

Security Dispatcher PRN

  • Catonsville, MD (21 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Catonsville, MD (21 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

You will dispatch both emergency and routine calls for service, while also building a rapport with residents and visitors by providing personalized customer service and hospitality....

Patient Service Coordinator/MA

  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

maintenance problems on a regular basis....

Dispatcher Part Time

  • Bethesda, MD (5 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (5 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 90+ days ago

May dispatch orders and relay messages and special instructions to employees and other departments, using radio telephone equipment. Other duties as assigned....

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Salary for Dispatcher Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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 Silver Spring, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.0%
Associate's Degree
17.9%
Bachelor's Degree
16.6%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.0%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dispatchers in Silver Spring, MD
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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