Customer Service Support Specialist
FirstService Residential · Fairfax, VA · 2 days ago
$19/hrFull-time
Job Overview
As a Resident Support Specialist you will focus on resident interactions and acts as a liaison between Community Managers, internal teams, and residents to ensure that lines of communication are open and viable, with a primary focus on providing excellent customer service. As part of the regional operations team covering a variety of community association support functions, other specialty roles may be assigned based on need.
Responsibilities
- Respond with great customer service to a high volume of emails and phone calls.
- Serve as the customer service front line while answering emails.
- Handle escalated phone calls from our Customer Care Center.
- Receive, record, respond, and/or route customer inquiries in an appropriate manner.
- Investigate customer inquiries, concerns, and issues in a timely and courteous manner.
- Document all contacts, actions, and responses in customer database.
- Aid in correspondence with mass communication emails.
- Follow established policy and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal team to ensure highest level of service is provided.
- Respond clearly and effectively to homeowner inquiries as needed.
- Maintain accurate property, owner and resident information in company software.
- Utilize Standard Operating Procedures to strive to exceed department expectations.
- Provide administrative support to the operations team as needed.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Skills & Qualifications
- Two years of experience preferred in administrative office functions including data entry, internal/external communication and task prioritization.
- Experience in high volume processing highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education, experience and training.
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interact with owners, residents and internal associates.
- Ability to work alongside team members to assist in troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Flexible, organized and able to handle competing priorities.
- Strong communications skills (i.e., conversational skills and writing skills).
- Strong computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical Demands
- Sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs or more following appropriate safety procedures.
- Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
- Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
- Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property.
- This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
- Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
- This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
- Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
- Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays.
- Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances.
What We Offer
- Full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others.
- Time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match.
- Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.
Compensation
$19.00/hour