Service Desk Agent

Job#: 2091578

Job Description:

Service Desk Agent

Quantity: #13 ( 7 in RVA and 8 in Plano) 5x a week

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Duration: ~10 months

Hours: Training will consist of two weeks working 8-5 M-F including shared classroom-type of instruction followed by several weeks of job-based shadowing.

• Once onboarded, the available shift times are not set yet but will be morning start times, afternoon start times and nights.
• Each shift is 9 hours long with 1 hour unpaid lunch.
• The days off are not set yet but there will be at least one working day during the weekend (Saturday or Sunday).
• Shift schedules will be set due to the call volume and needs of the client

JOB DESCRIPTION -

customer service oriented Service Desk Agent to provide technical support to users in an efficient and accurate manner. You will be considered as the firm's front line and you will solve basic technical problems while providing support for all assigned areas. The goal is to make sure that associate value is maintained to the standards set forth by the company. This is a call center environment with a steady flow of issues, needs and requests from internal end users.

Responsibilities:

Provide application support through remote access tools to resolve internal end user issues

Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to calls or chats received to the service Desk

Interact with end users via soft phone or chat modules to resolve primarily software issues but may get questions about hardware

Remotely access and support end user machines to achieve first call resolution

Utilize Service Now as the ticketing tool to track and escalate tickets for end users

Assist with onboarding of new Agents by training and allow others to shadow

Perform other tasks as needed by the Service Desk Managers

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, equivalent certification or military experience
• At least 1 year of remote help desk support experience
• Fluent in English
• Mac Integration Basics Certificate or 1 + year of equivalent Mac support experience
• Windows 10 Certificate or 1+ years of equivalent Windows OS support experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Engineering, equivalent certification or military experience
• ITIL Certification
• 2+ years of remote help desk support experience

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.