Help Desk Customer Service Technician I

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. Qualifications/Skills 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 Education and Licensing 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 Benefits MedicalDentalVisionCompany Paid Life/ADDVoluntary Life/ADDDependent Life/ADD401k with Employer MatchVacationPersonal TimeWatchfire 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.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.