IT Service Desk Agent.#26-12678

$25 per hour

Alpharetta, GA

Onsite Job Description

At-a-Glance:

Join a global financial institution to provide exceptional customer support in a fast-paced environment.

Position Type:

Contract

Onsite

Shift Requirements:

Afternoon coverage as late as 6 - 8 pm local time shift end

Required:

Experience in financial services

High school diploma or GED

2-5 years of proven, qualified related work experience in a comparable complex, high-tech, and fast-paced work environment

Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally

Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks under pressure

Technical aptitude with the ability to learn and support a broad range of IT systems and applications

Proficient in fundamental computer skills, including typing, email communication, and navigating Windows-based systems

2-5 years of IT Support, Help Desk, Service Desk, Technical Support, or Desktop Support experience

Local candidate preferred with a reasonable commute and flexibility to support afternoon/evening shifts (up to 6-8 PM local time)

IT Services, Technology, Enterprise Support, Help Desk, Service Desk, Contact Center, or high-volume technical support environments

Help Desk, Service Desk, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Ticketing Systems, Windows, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Troubleshooting, Chat Support, Phone Support, Active Directory, Office 365, Incident Management, Customer Service, and Knowledge Base Tools

Strong experience supporting users via phone and chat, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, documenting tickets, and working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment

Strong communication, multitasking, problem-solving, and customer service skills with the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities

Preferred:

2-5 years of demonstrated customer support experience via phone and chat, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for end users seeking IT support through phone and live chat channels in a fast-paced 24x7x365 environment
• Deliver exceptional customer service, efficiently resolve technical issues, and ensure accurate documentation in a call/chat ticketing system
• Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting, multitasking, and using knowledge base tools to drive high first-contact resolution rates
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline or automate processes
• Provide high-quality end-user technical support related to enterprise software and hardware
• Understand technology and apply that knowledge to support all existing systems
• Investigate, diagnose, resolve, and recover from hardware/software problems
• Provide front-line support via phone or live chat with professionalism, empathy, urgency, and a customer-first mindset
• Build trust and rapport with end users by demonstrating active listening, advocacy, and clear communication
• Resolve issues or escalate appropriately while managing customer expectations
• Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure and difficult situations
• Deliver a consistent and positive customer experience across all interactions
• Clearly document all support interactions in the ticketing system, including problem details, troubleshooting steps, and resolution
• Produce accurate, detailed documentation consumable by other agents, end users, and escalation teams
• Use proper netiquette and tone to ensure effective communication, especially in written chat interactions
• Communicate ticket status, next steps, and resolutions to users promptly
• Provide high-quality technical support for enterprise software, hardware, peripherals, and infrastructure components
• Perform incident assessment, triage, research, training/education, resolution, and recovery
• Use diagnostic tools and system knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve problems effectively
• Install, modify, clean, or repair hardware and software as required
• Leverage both the chat and call platforms efficiently while handling multiple requests concurrently
• Collaborate with team members to ensure service excellence and share knowledge
• Be a culture carrier by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, contributing to a safe and professional work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to voluntarily support variable shifts including but not limited to: Holidays, Overtime, Shift change, and weekends

Continuously seek opportunities for self-improvement and operational efficiency If your background aligns with what we're looking for, you may receive a call from Ava, our virtual recruiter, for a brief screening conversation. Ava will ask a few questions about your experience and interest in the opportunity.