Customer Technical Support Specialist

Customer Tech Support Specialist The Customer Tech Support Specialist will assist both residential and commercial customers with complex security and fire alarm issues and help program automated items such as thermostats, sensors, door locks, light modules and key fobs. Ideal representatives will strive to successfully resolve the customer’s issue while keeping the best interests of the company and customer in mind. Responsibilities Answer incoming technical-related calls from existing commercial and residential customers regarding Guardian’s products and services. Engage with customers by problem solving, deescalating, and resolving issues and concerns. Review accounts for accuracy, enhancing the department’s ability to maximize profitability and resolution. Interact with customers to provide excellent support and accurate information on Guardian’s products and solutions. Provide solutions to customer technical issues by identifying the problem, researching answers, and guiding the customer step‑by‑step through corrective measures for one‑call resolution. Help customers with the installation of cameras, battery replacements, fire systems and other components including remote programming. Provide recommendations on upgrades to the customer’s current home security alarm or highlight advances in home automation. Assign technicians to visit a customer’s home or business if the issue cannot be resolved effectively over the phone. Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization’s objectives. Ensure that appropriate actions are taken to resolve customers’ problems and concerns on the first call. Maintain customer accounts and records of customer interactions with accurate details of inquiries, complaints, or comments in MAStermind and CRM. Use gained knowledge of a specific product, service, or other assigned area of expertise to answer inquiries or to forward them to the appropriate staff. Diagnose alarm system problems via telephone and create service tickets only after exhausting all resources and expertise. Perform all procedures as required to resolve customer problems and/or concerns. Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Education Excellent communication skills including active listening. One-year technical experience preferred. Service-oriented and able to resolve customer grievances. Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software. Knowledge of, or ability to learn Guardian’s products and solutions. Ability to remain calm in a high‑paced 24/7/365 customer service call center environment. High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Some college preferred. Regular and reliable attendance record. 1-2 years of customer service experience required. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guardian Alarm