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Ferguson Enterprises

Assistant Application Technical Support Representative

Posted 3 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
17-28 Hourly
Entry level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
17-28 Hourly
Entry level
First point of contact for Ferguson associates, handling calls/chats and ticketing. Troubleshoot internal applications using knowledge base and documentation, perform basic SQL tasks, document incidents, escalate unresolved issues, and provide strong customer service and communication while following IT processes.
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Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill a tremendous career opportunity for an Application Support, Assistant Technical Support Representative ! This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.  

The Assistant Technical Support Representative is the first point of contact for all our Ferguson Associates. While providing a high level of customer service, the Assistant Technical Support Representative answers incoming calls, tracks information in a ticketing system, uses a knowledge base tool along with their own personal expertise to resolve incidents in a timely fashion. The Assistant Technical Support Representative will be tasked with providing in-depth troubleshooting on a variety of internal applications. The Assistant Technical Support Representative escalates unresolved problem/issues/requests to the other support teams as required.
 

Responsibilities:
  • Heavily use training, documentation/knowledge, and peers to develop troubleshooting and research skills
  • Understanding of troubleshooting with End Users
  • Strong communication skills
  • Consistently document and solve any reported issue
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships within the IT department
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of Corporate and IT policies and procedures
  • Develop and maintain verbal and written communication skills
  • Develop and maintain creative thinking in troubleshooting techniques
  • Develop and maintain solid customer service and follow-up skills
  • Stay in sync with defined processes
  • Capable of multitasking efficiently
  • Capable of critical thinking and understanding issues through context clues
  • In addition to the essential job functions described above, all associates will perform duties as requested by management
Qualifications:
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience in a technical call center or comparable education preferred
  • Possess basic SQL knowledge
  • Experience with call/chat interface is ideal, along with any experience with ticketing systems
  • Experience developing software in UniBasic, Java, React, Python, or other modern language
  • Passion for supporting custom applications
  • Experience using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), mobile device OS, and Microsoft Office products is preferred
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Phenomenal customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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$17.36 - $27.76

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

Top Skills

Sql,Unibasic,Java,React,Python,Oracle Cloud Infrastructure,Edi,Mobile Device Os,Microsoft Office,Ticketing Systems,Call/Chat Interface,Knowledge Base

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