Description
Summary:
Provide first-level technical support, service restoration, and guidance to users, ensuring maximum availability, performance, and effective use of information systems.
Highlights:
1. Provide first-level technical support and guidance to users.
2. Systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
3. Collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues effectively and empathetically.
**We Are Hiring – Service Desk Agent**
Provide first\-level technical support, service restoration, fulfillment of service requests, and guidance to users, ensuring maximum availability, performance, and effective use of information systems and knowledge resources.
Follow a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem\-solving while complying with established standards and agreed procedures. Execute tasks within established timelines.
**Required Skill Set**
* Analytical and Problem\-Solving Skills
* Active listening and strong questioning skills, with attention to detail, to identify the root cause of issues and avoid repeated contacts or additional support efforts.
* Analytical ability to understand problems, evaluate solutions, and collaborate with colleagues to resolve issues effectively.
* Strong problem\-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and independently resolve issues thoroughly and efficiently.
* Demonstrate ownership and accountability.
* Build trust and confidence with customers quickly.
* Take ownership of customer issues and resolve them efficiently, effectively, and empathetically.
**Mandatory Requirements for Experienced Candidates.**
* 12–18 months of experience in a Service Desk / Technical Support environment providing remote support for laptops, desktops, LAN issues, application support, mobile devices, etc.
* Bilingual: Spanish – English.
* Intermediate troubleshooting knowledge of mobile devices (iOS, Android, Windows).
* Intermediate troubleshooting knowledge of operating systems (Windows XP–10\), browsers, MS Office Suite, O365, messaging systems, Outlook 2013–19, Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive for Business.
* Previous experience working in a high\-volume Service Desk environment with knowledge of support, diagnostics, and incident resolution.
* Intermediate knowledge of registry fixes, patch management, antivirus, security, and encryption.
* Intermediate knowledge of networking and VPN troubleshooting, TCP/IP, OSI model, network devices, and carriers.
* Basic networking knowledge.
* Time Management Skills
* Be proactive and show the utmost respect for customers’ time.
* Strong time management skills, ensuring every customer interaction adds value.
* Ability to multitask effectively.
* Communication \& Relationship Skills
* Provide first\-line support through the Service Desk by handling incidents and service requests via phone, web tickets, chat, and email.
* Offer guidance to end users on IT\-related topics while collaborating with team members to share knowledge and improve service standards.
**Additional Skills \& Knowledge.**
* Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
* Ability to work across organizational and professional boundaries.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and understanding.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workloads.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Professional business etiquette.
* Broad knowledge of IT products, services, and terminology.
**Aptitudes.**
* Problem and solution identification.
* Data analysis skills.
* Ability to explain technical concepts to non\-technical audiences.
* Working knowledge of MS Office products.
* General knowledge of operating systems and productivity tools such as MS Outlook, MS Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Customer\-oriented mindset.
* Proactive, self\-motivated, patient, innovative, and flexible.
**Job Duties and Responsibilities.**
* Increase user confidence in software usage by being empathetic to both new and experienced users.
* Help implement and improve internal team processes to ensure strong service delivery.
* Actively troubleshoot incidents and service requests by identifying, assessing, documenting, resolving, and/or escalating issues within agreed timelines and procedures while maintaining professional and customer\-focused communication.
* Participate in rotational on\-call schedules to provide 24/7 first\-line support.
* Receive incidents and requests via phone, intranet, and email.
* Record detailed and relevant information for every incident promptly and accurately.
* Keep customers informed about the status of their incidents and follow through to resolution.
* Escalate incidents when necessary according to established procedures.
* Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently met or exceeded.
* Respond to customer inquiries efficiently and promptly.
* Document all interactions in the required format.
* Execute tasks according to established guidelines and timelines.
* Ensure customer confidentiality and data protection at all times.
**Education and Other Requirements.**
* 12–18 months of experience required.
* Willingness to work rotational shifts.
* Experience working in a high\-volume ICT Service Desk environment.
* Understanding of ITIL practices.
* Experience troubleshooting issues in mixed computing environments.
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: $19,000\.00 \- $22,000\.00 per month
Experience:
* Service Desk: 2 years (Preferred)
* Remote Desktop Support: 2 years (Preferred)
* Service Level Agreement: 2 years (Preferred)
* Network Connectivity troubleshooting: 2 years (Preferred)
* Office 365 Troubleshooting: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
* English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person