Customer Service Representative

TEKsystems; McAllen (TX); Remote; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TEKsystems is hiring for a remote contract-to-hire role based out of McAllen, TX. The position centers on handling high-volume consumer calls and emails about installation guidance, product information, and troubleshooting in a hardware/home improvement context.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in customer support or call centers, strong typing speeds, and basic mechanical aptitude. Bilingual in Spanish or French is a plus; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a product-based customer support or call center preferred.
• Experience in hardware/home improvement industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volume consumer calls and emails.
• Provide product information and installation instructions.
• Direct customers to appropriate sources when needed.
• Record data on computer systems with pertinent information.
• Assess product problems to determine repair or discard.
• Assist customers with installation techniques and product features.

Skills

Technical mindset

35+ WPM

Bilingual (Spanish/French)

Customer service

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

General Duties:

• Receives consumer calls and emails in regards to problems, installation instructions and general product information.

• Answers high volume incoming technical support calls.

• Offers knowledge to consumers and directing them to the proper source if necessary.

• Handles a strong volume of calls with tact, diplomacy, and strong consumer service orientation in accordance with company guidelines.

• While working with consumers over the phone completes information on computer screen with all of the pertinent data.

• Requires basic knowledge of computer software for data input and retrieval.

• Responds to consumer repairs and requests according to Consumer Service procedures.

• Evaluate product problems, determines if product needs to be scrapped or if it can be repaired.

• Assist consumers on product such as installation techniques, product features and models etc. as requested by consumer service supervisor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year experience in a product-based customer support function and/or call center environment is preferred but not required

• Previous experience in the hardware and home improvement industry preferred.

-Technical mindset and the willingness to learn - most of this position is self taught

• Type 35+ WPM.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, bilingual in Spanish or French a plus

• Problem-solver; ability to deal with customers (internal and external) in difficult situations.

• Basic mechanical aptitude

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of McAllen, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.