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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

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