Help Desk Customer Service Technician I

Time-O-Matic, Inc. • Danville, IL

69d

About The Position

Provide world-class customer tech support promptly, with a focus on quality and on first call resolution to our customers, dealers, and end-users. Assist in continual improvement/expansion of the Watchfire knowledgebase - a key web-based collection of both internal and customer-facing troubleshooting, how-to and resolution documentation. Maintain detailed customer records in Customer Service database regarding each service/support call, email, and chat. Perform other various special software and engineering assignments or duties as required. Occasional weekend duties, such as providing on-call or remote weekend helpdesk support. Occasional interaction with design/engineering team, with possibility to grow into R&D assignments, depending upon level of education and technical training.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of basics of networking (not simply computer operation) is required.
• Basic understanding of electronics - including college coursework
• NETWORKING: Previous hands-on network installation/maintenance coursework or experience (network setup, network technician, cabling, PC setup, telecommunications, etc.)
• Previous customer service work experience is strongly recommended; 1+ years prior helpdesk / phone support experience, ideally IT/software/computer phone support
• Exceptional and demonstrated verbal communication skills required, with demonstrated customer service skills
• HS Diploma/GED combined with relevant work experience OR
• AA/AAS/AS degree in technical field (or military equivalent) OR
• BS in EE, EET, CE, ECE, MIS or IT or similar technical field
• Legal authorization to work in the US required.
• We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other "temporary work authorization" candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer tech support promptly, with a focus on quality and on first call resolution to our customers, dealers, and end-users.
• Assist in continual improvement/expansion of the Watchfire knowledgebase - a key web-based collection of both internal and customer-facing troubleshooting, how-to and resolution documentation.
• Maintain detailed customer records in Customer Service database regarding each service/support call, email, and chat.
• Perform other various special software and engineering assignments or duties as required.
• Occasional weekend duties, such as providing on-call or remote weekend helpdesk support.
• Occasional interaction with design/engineering team, with possibility to grow into R&D assignments, depending upon level of education and technical training.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life/ADD
• Voluntary Life/ADD
• Dependent Life/ADD
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation
• Personal Time
• Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree