Customer Service Representative

AppleOne Employment Services; United States; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a Customer Service Representative – Tier 1 Support to deliver a high-quality customer experience through professional, solutions-focused support. This contract, hourly role pays $14.00 per hour and supports customers via phone, email, and live chat in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with internal teams by identifying trends, escalating issues when appropriate, and contributing to improvements that enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience in a high-volume environment.
• Exposure to technical support or troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat.
• Provide Tier 1 technical support and basic troubleshooting.
• Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and follow procedures.
• Document interactions and issues in internal systems.
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams.
• Stay updated on products, services, and system changes.
• Communicate feedback and recurring issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Verbal communication

Written communication

Troubleshooting basics

Attention to detail

Multitasking in high-volume support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $14.00 per hour (Contract – Hourly)

We are seeking a Customer Service Representative – Tier 1 Support to deliver a high-quality customer experience through professional, solutions-focused support. This is a contract, hourly role paying $14.00 per hour and supporting customers via phone, email, and live chat in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, can clearly explain basic technical concepts, and remains calm and professional while handling multiple customer interactions. You will also collaborate with internal teams by identifying trends, escalating issues when appropriate, and contributing to improvements that enhance the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer customer inquiries via phone, email, and live chat
• Provide Tier 1 technical support, including basic troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and follow standard resolution procedures
• Accurately document customer interactions and technical issues in internal systems
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams
• Stay current on products, services, and system updates
• Communicate customer feedback and recurring issues to internal stakeholders

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to balance empathy and efficiency
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable walking customers through basic technical solutions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-based systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume support environment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience in a high-volume call center or support environment
• Exposure to technical support or troubleshooting is a plus

Schedule & Compensation (Clearly Defined)

• Contract position
• Hourly pay: $14.00 per hour
• 8-hour shifts scheduled anytime between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM after training
• No commission or bonus structure

This role provides an entry-level opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in customer support and technical troubleshooting within a structured support environment.