Smart Desk Specialist

Spire Inc.•St. Louis, MO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spire is seeking a Smart Desk Specialist to work at our downtown St. Louis (MO) Smart Desk (Help Desk) answering phone calls and responding to chat messages and tickets entered into our Smart Desk ticketing system. This position provides Tier I support and customer service to end-users for all systems, applications, and hardware throughout the enterprise.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience working in customer service or help desk environment required
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft family of products, including Office, Windows Operating System, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, SCCM, Visio, Project and various workstation software required
Excellent customer service skills with the proven ability to build and establish a rapport with a diverse array of people required
Knowledge of the basic operation of personal computers, tablets, and multi-function devices which include printing, copying, scanning and faxing functionality required
Knowledge of Networking technology as it relates to solving basic connectivity problems required
Strong customer service skills with solution-oriented mindset required
Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrated reliability and efficiency in responding to calls and instant messages in a multi-channel environment
Ability to use software tools in the operation of a Help Desk environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science preferred, or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Responds to phone calls and chat messages to the Smart Desk, providing Tier I support and customer service to users on software and hardware related issues. Owns interactions from multiple channels and strives for first call/first inquiry resolution. Takes appropriate actions to reduce customer/caller effort.
Records all reported user issues in the Smart Desk tracking software, and assigns to the appropriate group for resolution.
Communicates planned and emergency Information Technology System maintenance and updates through postings on the company intranet, inSpire.
Provides preliminary troubleshooting of PC hardware and software problems. Works with end users to analyze issues, review actions taken, and guide users through diagnostic procedures to resolve the issue.
Collaborates with Tier II support to escalate complex user issues. Identifies opportunities for knowledge transfer to minimize future escalations.
Coordinates with Technical Writers and 3rd party Smart Desk representatives to ensure documentation is accurate and up to date. Reviews and assists with testing of any new or updated training documentation as needed.
Attends and participates in regular status meetings. Provides input for continuous improvement of knowledge base, escalation processes and user communication methods.
Updates knowledge base and SharePoint site with resolutions and helpful hints.
Provides back up for technical support services including room and workstation setups.
All other duties as assigned.