Service Desk Specialist in Portland, Oregon - #73186 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 73186

Service Desk Specialist
Our client is seeking a Service Desk Specialist to provide responsive, customer-focused technical support in a fast-paced digital environment. This role is ideal for someone with exceptional customer service and written communication skills who can confidently manage multiple support interactions, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain accurate documentation. The successful candidate will take ownership of customer needs while balancing quality, efficiency, and timely escalation.

This role is fully remote. Applicants must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, or North Dakota.

Service Desk Specialist Responsibilities

• Provide professional and empathetic technical support through digital channels, taking ownership of customer issues through resolution or appropriate escalation.
• Manage multiple customer interactions concurrently while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and a consistently positive customer experience.
• Troubleshoot routine and moderately complex end-user technology issues by gathering relevant information, researching available resources, and applying sound problem-solving techniques.
• Create clear and complete support records that capture reported issues, business impact, troubleshooting steps, research performed, and resolution details.
• Prepare thorough escalations that enable advanced support teams to continue troubleshooting efficiently without requiring customers to repeat previously provided information.
• Manage incoming support queues, follow-up activities, documentation, and administrative responsibilities while meeting service and productivity expectations.
• Communicate technical information clearly through chat and email, adjusting explanations based on each customer's level of technical knowledge.
• Identify missing or inconsistent information, ask effective follow-up questions, and evaluate potential impacts before determining the appropriate course of action.
• Utilize knowledge resources, internal documentation, and other available tools to research solutions and improve first-contact resolution.
• Maintain accurate support records that contribute to knowledge sharing, service analysis, and overall support process effectiveness.

Service Desk Specialist Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills with demonstrated ability to build rapport, manage expectations, and remain professional during challenging interactions.
• Excellent written communication skills, including strong grammar, spelling, clarity, and the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong multitasking abilities with experience managing multiple simultaneous customer conversations without sacrificing accuracy or service quality.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills with the ability to maintain productivity in a high-volume, queue-driven support environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to gather, validate, and document customer and technical information accurately.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to create concise, actionable incident records and detailed escalations for advanced support teams.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, research, and problem-solving abilities with sound judgment regarding issue resolution and escalation.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new applications, technologies, support tools, and processes.
• Working knowledge of desktop operating systems, basic networking concepts, mobile devices, productivity applications, and common workplace technologies.
• Previous service desk, help desk, contact center, or high-volume chat/email support experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting macOS and Apple products within a business environment is preferred.
• Experience with ticketing platforms, knowledge management systems, or remote support tools is preferred.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Google IT Support, Microsoft Fundamentals, or a comparable IT certification is a plus.

Compensation: (DOE)

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As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you'll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well-being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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