Bilingual (Spanish) Customer Service Representative - Days/Weekends - Phoenix

Peckham, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefit

Job summary

Peckham Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representative for nights and weekends in Phoenix. The role supports a government customer by handling incoming calls, using a knowledge base, and delivering accurate information.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and Spanish, customer-service oriented, and capable of working with sensitive data. This position requires in-office work at the East Phoenix location and adherence to security procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Able to pass a thorough background check screening for federal security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Follow policies to route calls and respond to inquiries.
• Gather information to determine customers' needs and resolve issues.
• Schedule appointments for urgent travel.
• Access knowledge base to provide accurate information.
• Verify and record demographic data and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain quality by following standards and guidelines.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Promote Peckham’s services to customers and stakeholders.
• Adhere to all job-related instructions and duties.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Keyboarding

Internet research

Job description

Job Description

Peckham Inc. - Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representative - Nights/Weekends - Phoenix

Important Information

Wage: $19.95 per hour plus a Health & Welfare Benefit, with a possibility to move up

after full security clearance is obtained and you have been through Applicant Line training.

Hours of Operation: 8:00AM – 8:00PM AZ/MST Monday - Friday and 7:00AM - 12:00PM AZ/MST Saturday - Sunday

Applicants must be available to work any shift. All schedules are based on current needs of the contract

Location: This position is located in our East Phoenix office and is not a work from home opportunity.

Summary

This is aphone-based customer service position supporting a government customer.Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) inthis positionwill answer phone calls from U.S. citizens and utilize a computer-based knowledge system to answer general questions about policies, practices,procedures,and other data to assist callers.Successful candidates will have a customer service orientationwith excellent communication andproblem-solvingskills.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by answering incoming calls in a timely manner.
• Follow established policies and procedures to respond and route calls appropriately.
• Gather information to determine customers’ needs; apply problem solving skills and resolve the inquiry/request effectively.
• Schedule appointments for customers with urgent travel.
• Access to knowledge base per customer request for information.
• Verify and record demographic data with caller and elevate customer issues as appropriate.
• Maintain and improve quality results by adhering to standards and guidelines.
• Handle inquiries and requests in a courteous and professional manner, including calls received in crisis situations.
• Control the pace and flow of the inquiry/request and manage call time effectively.
• Follow protocol and apply sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders.
• Adhere to organization wide quality standards.
• Accept other related jobs/duties as assigned.
• Ability to certify in English and Spanish.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• U.S. Citizen
• Proficient intheEnglish and Spanish languages(writtenand verbal)
• Ability to pass a thorough background check screening (credit and criminal history) to determine fitness for a federal security clearance.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, keyboarding speed and accuracy, internet-based research)
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to facilitate clear and accurate information exchanges with customers.
• Ability to take direction within a team setting and complete team related work promptly.
• Flexibility in work hours and shifts including some weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous contact center experience
• Ability to adhere to work schedule.
• Previous customer service experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to multitask. The employee will also be required to speak, listen, read, and use a computer simultaneously during their scheduled shift. Individuals will be required to be mobile throughout the building.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Individuals will be in a cubicle for most of their scheduled shift. Individuals will work individually, and therefore are required to work well independently, however will also be a member of a team and therefore must be able to work in a team atmosphere. The tasks of the call center are repetitive in nature. The noise level is generally moderate. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members’ support will be available during their shift.

SECURITY

Many of the positions through the Contact Center Solutions Division require a security clearance. Thus, the candidate/employee must pass and maintain appropriate security and background checks as required for each area and/or contract. The extent of the security and background check may vary by position. Employment may also be contingent upon successful security and background checks and may be run on an ad hoc basis. Required security and clearance checks will be completed at no financial cost to the candidate.

Other Information

This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is Law

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Worker Sub-Type

Team Member

Location:

East Phoenix, AZ

Business Line

Contact Center Solutions

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40Second Shift (United States of America)