CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Job Title: Customer Care Representative

Job Type: (Remote)

Job Summary

The Customer Care Representative Technical Support is responsible for assisting customers with technical issues related to products services software applications devices and account access. This position combines customer care and technical troubleshooting skills to diagnose problems provide clear solutions document support interactions and ensure customer issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer technical support inquiries through phone email chat and other support channels.

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers experiencing technical difficulties.

• Identify and troubleshoot common hardware software application account and connectivity issues.

• Ask targeted questions to understand the customers technical problem and determine the appropriate solution.

• Guide customers through step-by-step troubleshooting procedures using clear non-technical language.

• Assist customers with product setup configuration installation updates and basic technical maintenance.

• Troubleshoot common login password account access Wi-Fi internet email browser and application issues.

• Assist customers with supported mobile devices applications websites and online customer portals.

• Verify customer identity account information device details and other relevant information before providing support.

• Create and maintain accurate technical support tickets and customer service cases.

• Document customer concerns troubleshooting steps diagnostic results solutions and follow-up actions.

• Use knowledge bases troubleshooting guides FAQs and technical documentation to resolve customer issues.

• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to Level 2/3 technical support or specialized departments.

• Provide complete and accurate information when escalating technical cases.

• Monitor open cases and follow up with customers regarding unresolved or escalated issues.

• Communicate technical information clearly and professionally to customers with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Maintain current knowledge of products services applications technical procedures and known issues.

• Identify recurring technical problems and report trends to supervisors and technical teams.

• Provide customers with basic guidance regarding security password protection account safety and safe technology practices.

• Meet established service-level agreements (SLAs) response times resolution targets quality standards and customer satisfaction goals.

• Protect customer credentials personal information and other confidential data.

• Follow customer care technical support security escalation and quality assurance procedures.

• Participate in technical training coaching call monitoring and knowledge-sharing activities.

• Recommend improvements to troubleshooting procedures support documentation and customer experience processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate or bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business or a related field preferred.

• 13 years of experience in technical support customer service help desk call center or a related role.

• Basic understanding of computers operating systems applications and network connectivity.

• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service and active listening skills.

• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical customers.

• Ability to remain patient and professional when dealing with frustrated customers.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple support cases.

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA A Network or similar technical certification.

• ITIL Foundation certification.

• Experience with CRM and technical support platforms such as Salesforce Zendesk ServiceNow Freshdesk or similar systems.

• Experience with remote support or remote desktop tools.

• Knowledge of Windows macOS Microsoft 365 mobile operating systems and common web browsers.

• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP DNS DHCP Wi-Fi and VPN troubleshooting.

• Experience supporting cloud-based applications and services.

• Experience maintaining and using technical knowledge bases.

• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills where required.

Key Skills

• Technical Support

• Customer Care

• Help Desk Support

• Technical Troubleshooting

• Issue Diagnosis

• Problem Solving

• Customer Service

• Active Listening

• Hardware & Software Support

• Windows / macOS

• Microsoft 365

• Network Troubleshooting

• Wi-Fi / VPN Support

• Account & Password Support

• CRM / Ticketing Systems

• Remote Support

• Escalation Management

• Knowledge Base Management

• Incident Management

• SLA Management

• Customer Experience

Core Competencies

• Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve common technical problems accurately and efficiently.

• Customer Care: Ability to provide patient empathetic and professional support throughout the troubleshooting process.

• Communication: Ability to translate technical information into simple understandable instructions.

• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze symptoms identify likely causes and determine appropriate solutions.

• Active Listening: Ability to understand customer concerns and gather relevant technical information.

• Escalation Management: Ability to recognize complex issues and escalate them with complete and accurate documentation.

• Documentation: Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of technical issues and resolutions.

• Security Awareness: Ability to protect customer information and follow authentication privacy and security procedures.

• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple customer cases while meeting established response and resolution targets.