NON IT Customer Service, Service Desk Agent

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Customer Support, Service Desk Agent

Location: Columbus, OH, 43219 (Onsite)

Schedule: Onsite

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Pay Range: $21.00/hr. on W2

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 include:

Demonstrate strong customer service skills to provide phone support including:

Listening to the customer to gain an accurate understanding of the situation

Being empathetic to the customers situation and having a sense of urgency to resolve the issue

Producing accurate, detailed documentation at the client, problem and incident level

Resolving conflict

Responsible for high quality end-user technical support, related to enterprise software and hardware

Responsibilities include assessment, triage, research, training/education and resolution of incidents and requests regarding the use of application software products and/or infrastructure components in a fast paced 7x24x365 environment.

Under general oversight, provides after hours and weekend support as needed.

The position requires attention to detail, follow through, teamwork focus and positive attitude.

An understanding of technology and the ability to apply that knowledge to support all existing systems

Supports all aspects of client support and immediate computing needs while demonstrating professionalism and composure on the phone, via an online chat and/or in person

Create a positive customer support experience, build rapport and trust with end users through professional attitude and approach to problem understanding, ensuring timely resolution or escalation by providing urgency, business impact evaluation and communicating the status to the end user promptly

Identifies and works with internal end users to provide guidance and support, sound communications and customer service principles without becoming unprofessional in difficult situations

Provides investigation, diagnosis, resolution and recovery for hardware/software problems

Installs, modifies, cleans up, run diagnostic programs and repairs computer hardware/ peripherals and software

Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills required

Excellent communication skills required

Two to five years of proven, qualified related work experience in a comparable complex, high tech and fast paced work environment

Preferred work experience in technical support role but not required

Required Education: High school diploma or GED with relevant work experience

Ability to diagnose the cause of problems in a complex environment and to provide effective solutions quickly

Self motivated and ability to work on own initiative in a high pressure environment

Willing to work variable shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Responsible for high quality end-user technical support, related to enterprise software and hardware

An understanding of technology and the ability to apply that knowledge to support all existing systems

Provides investigation, diagnosis, resolution and recovery for hardware/software problems

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.