Job Description
Title: Technical Support Agent
(Remote)
Location: Remote United States
Hi there! We’re PAR and our purpose is:
To deliver solutions that connect people to the restaurants, meals and moments they love.
We take that responsibility very seriously. As a leading provider of technology to the top restaurant brands in the world we’re calling all rebels, instigators, idealists and builders to join our constantly growing team!
PAR invented the first standalone point of sale terminal over 40 years ago, yet we operate much like a start-up at the forefront of restaurant technology. Today, our solutions span Customer loyalty, engagement, restaurant management, payment services, drive-thru, and full POS integrations. These solutions are used to serve tens of millions of guests every day in over 120 countries.
Our mission is to build the number one restaurant technology company in the world and we’re off to great start.
We believe that our ambition is only limited by our ability to attract and retain great people; people who are up for the challenge to change the game with us! If it sounds like you belong here, we should meet!
Location: Remote, Unites States
Position Description
Our Call Center is looking for a career-driven individual who likes a fast-paced support role. This is an entry level position with a lot of room for growth and upward mobility. We promote from within, so this is a chance to get in on the ground floor and work your way up. If you like working with computers, customer service and a fast-paced work environment, please apply!
Why We Need You
- Provide first level problem solving for Point of Sale (POS) hardware and software and other PAR products, including, but not limited to, operational and technical problems
- Utilize service management systems for gathering and maintaining service incident data
- Contribute to the KCS knowledge management system and adhere to and continually review published escalation and workflow procedures based on ISO 9000, and departmental written workflow procedures
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as requested, perform to defined standards, carry out special work assignments, and meet all conditions of employment
- Work in a team environment participating as a team member, focusing on continuous improvement and total customer satisfaction, and building a relationship with our customers
- Perform customer service administrative task as assigned and understand customer database and processing customer part requests
- Work within KCS environment, required testing to reach preferred status as requested
- Decisions are limited and routine for which clearly defined procedures are documented
- Must display genuine concern and ownership for customers’ situations
- Exercise sound judgement and analytical skills in determining a resolution to problems
- Provide and obtain general information which is technical in nature
- Work with moderate supervision
- Additional contacts are PAR and third-party service management and field engineers
What We’re Looking For
- 1 year of Customer Service experience minimum.
- Problem solving, communication skills, typing, and basic Windows computer knowledge is required.
- Highly reliable internet required with Broadband or fiber.
- Call Center experience is highly preferred. If it’s Technical Support or Helpdesk specific; your application will stand out.
- Networking experience is desired.
- Ability to work at a secondary location in case of ISP outage.
- AAS degree in electronics technology, computer science, or its equivalent is a plus.
- A+ certification and Microsoft certifications are preferred.
- Networking+ certification is another major plus.