IT Customer Support

Title: IT Customer Support/ Service Desk Agent
Shift: Standard business Hours
Interviews: In Person
Location: 3 Edison Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005 - ONSITE ROLE
Pay Rate: $21.00/HR
Contract Length: 12 months *Contract Extension or Conversion to FTE based on Performance, Attendance and Business Need*

This is a great opportunity to join a leading financial and wealth management organization that offers room for growth and advancement!

Job Description:

The Service Desk Agent is the first point of contact for the users who call our IT Service Desk. While providing the highest level of customer service, the Service Desk Agent answers incoming calls, tracks all information in a call tracking system, uses a knowledge base tool along with their expertise to resolve issues in a timely fashion. The Service Desk Agent is focused on providing best in class customer service, achieving high levels of first call resolution, and identifying opportunities to streamline/automate agent process.

Responsibilities:
Customer Support:
• 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.

Communication & Documentation:
• 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.
Technical Troubleshooting & Resolution:
• 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.

Collaboration & Culture
• 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.

Additional Expectations:
• Demonstrates 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.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 2-5 years of demonstrated customer support experience via phone and chat, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and the ability to communicate clearly and professional in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• 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.
• Two to five years of proven, qualified related work experience in a comparable complex, high tech and fast paced work environment.

Should you accept an offer for an opportunity with this client, we do require a background check, fingerprinting, employment verification for the past 7 years and verification for your highest level of education completed. You may be required to provide documentation such as the staffing agency name(s), IRS Wage and Income Transcripts, or your diploma to help us verify this information.