Remote Technical Support Representative

Support.com

Reading Pennsylvania

United States

Information Technology
(No Timezone Provided)

About the Role


  • Answer inbound calls and greet customers
  • Determine scope of customer issue in an effective and professional manner
  • Manage credit card processing when necessary
  • Encourage completion of customer survey
  • Effectively resolve customer issue in a timely manner
  • Properly document all customer interactions
  • Adhere to quality standards determined by company and client
  • Represent company in a professional and ethical manner
  • Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with focus on first call resolution
  • Resolve customer requests by investigating problems, developing solutions and recommend additional products and/or services relevant to assessment of the customer needs.

  • Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to)


  • Provide world-class customer service, remaining calm and professional while resolving sometimes complex issues
  • Provide customers with opportunities to enhance his/her product by up-selling when appropriate
  • Use company provided tools and process to troubleshoot and solve customer technology problems
  • Identification and removal of malware and viruses

  • Experience and Skills


  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to interpret a flow chart to deliver a work process
  • Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly
  • Communicate technical directions over the phone to inexperienced computer users
  • Excellent customer interaction skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Ability to follow written instructions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
  • Ability to work in a very structured environment with scheduled rest and meal periods
  • Type 30 to 40+ words per minute

  • Minimum Qualifications & Requirement


  • 1 year of related experience in a customer service environment
  • Hardware / Software technical support
  • Troubleshooting Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and macOS Platforms
  • Home networks (wired and wireless) using multiple network technologies such as switches, routers, printers, IoT Devices, etc...
  • Internet connectivity using cable, DSL, satellite, dial-up
  • Consumer/business peripherals -- printers, scanners, fax, MP3 players, digital cameras, cellphones, PDAs
  • Internet security
  • Successfully pass our technical test and complete our interview process
  • Maintain good attendance
  • Must complete a pre-hire drug screen and background check
  • Experience in the work from home environment is a plus
  • Must be at least 18 years
  • Equipment Requirements:

  • Landline or cell phone
  • Corded (not wireless) noise-canceling USB Headset
  • Webcam
  • Mouse must be external
  • No third-party VPNs
  • No unapproved third-party Virtual Machines
  • Internet Requirements:

  • Broadband internet connection with at least 10 Mbps download capacity and 2 Mbps upload capacity
  • Cable or DSL broadband connection required. Satellite and/or Cellular connection (3g/4g) is not allowed.
  • Suggested connection: physically connected to local network with Ethernet
  • Computer Requirements:

  • Processor:
  • Modern Dual-Core Intel or AMD processor operating at 2.2Ghz or higher
  • Hard Drive:
  • 250 GB, 7200 RPM SATA or better
  • RAM:
  • 4GB required or higher
  • Video Card:
  • No recommendation/requirement beyond multi-monitor support
  • Operating System:
  • Windows 10 or higher including approved .NET version and up to date with all important Windows updates installed
  • Up to date with all important Windows updates installed
  • All copies of Windows must be genuine and licensed
  • Browser:
  • HTML5 Compliant Web Browser (IE, Chrome, etc., with latest updates installed)
  • Antivirus/Antimalware:
  • Active and up-to-date Antivirus software
  • Monitor Requirements:

  • Multiple monitors are required for all work from home positions
  • Minimum vertical monitor resolution of 1080 required
  • Monitor size(s) must be at least 17”
  • 21" Monitor size recommended
  • Working for Support.com:

  • Testing required
  • Extra Hours Available & sometimes required
  • 100% Work from Home
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K plan
  • Paid Time Off & Floating Holiday Time
  • Paid Training
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Support.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer


    Remote Technical Support Representative

    Support.com

    Reading Pennsylvania

    United States

    Information Technology

    (No Timezone Provided)

    About the Role


  • Answer inbound calls and greet customers
  • Determine scope of customer issue in an effective and professional manner
  • Manage credit card processing when necessary
  • Encourage completion of customer survey
  • Effectively resolve customer issue in a timely manner
  • Properly document all customer interactions
  • Adhere to quality standards determined by company and client
  • Represent company in a professional and ethical manner
  • Maintain high level of customer satisfaction with focus on first call resolution
  • Resolve customer requests by investigating problems, developing solutions and recommend additional products and/or services relevant to assessment of the customer needs.

  • Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to)


  • Provide world-class customer service, remaining calm and professional while resolving sometimes complex issues
  • Provide customers with opportunities to enhance his/her product by up-selling when appropriate
  • Use company provided tools and process to troubleshoot and solve customer technology problems
  • Identification and removal of malware and viruses

  • Experience and Skills


  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to interpret a flow chart to deliver a work process
  • Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly
  • Communicate technical directions over the phone to inexperienced computer users
  • Excellent customer interaction skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Ability to problem-solve
  • Ability to follow written instructions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment
  • Ability to work in a very structured environment with scheduled rest and meal periods
  • Type 30 to 40+ words per minute

  • Minimum Qualifications & Requirement


  • 1 year of related experience in a customer service environment
  • Hardware / Software technical support
  • Troubleshooting Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and macOS Platforms
  • Home networks (wired and wireless) using multiple network technologies such as switches, routers, printers, IoT Devices, etc...
  • Internet connectivity using cable, DSL, satellite, dial-up
  • Consumer/business peripherals -- printers, scanners, fax, MP3 players, digital cameras, cellphones, PDAs
  • Internet security
  • Successfully pass our technical test and complete our interview process
  • Maintain good attendance
  • Must complete a pre-hire drug screen and background check
  • Experience in the work from home environment is a plus
  • Must be at least 18 years
  • Equipment Requirements:

  • Landline or cell phone
  • Corded (not wireless) noise-canceling USB Headset
  • Webcam
  • Mouse must be external
  • No third-party VPNs
  • No unapproved third-party Virtual Machines
  • Internet Requirements:

  • Broadband internet connection with at least 10 Mbps download capacity and 2 Mbps upload capacity
  • Cable or DSL broadband connection required. Satellite and/or Cellular connection (3g/4g) is not allowed.
  • Suggested connection: physically connected to local network with Ethernet
  • Computer Requirements:

  • Processor:
  • Modern Dual-Core Intel or AMD processor operating at 2.2Ghz or higher
  • Hard Drive:
  • 250 GB, 7200 RPM SATA or better
  • RAM:
  • 4GB required or higher
  • Video Card:
  • No recommendation/requirement beyond multi-monitor support
  • Operating System:
  • Windows 10 or higher including approved .NET version and up to date with all important Windows updates installed
  • Up to date with all important Windows updates installed
  • All copies of Windows must be genuine and licensed
  • Browser:
  • HTML5 Compliant Web Browser (IE, Chrome, etc., with latest updates installed)
  • Antivirus/Antimalware:
  • Active and up-to-date Antivirus software
  • Monitor Requirements:

  • Multiple monitors are required for all work from home positions
  • Minimum vertical monitor resolution of 1080 required
  • Monitor size(s) must be at least 17”
  • 21" Monitor size recommended
  • Working for Support.com:

  • Testing required
  • Extra Hours Available & sometimes required
  • 100% Work from Home
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K plan
  • Paid Time Off & Floating Holiday Time
  • Paid Training
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Support.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer