Technical Support Rep (Onsite in Austin)

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is partnering with a North Austin technology services company to staff Technical Support Rep roles. This on-site, full-time contract role offers 40+ hours per week, with shifts between 7am–7pm, starting 9/28/26. Compensation starts at $18/hr, with potential for transition to permanent as opportunities arise.

Training is onsite, and a background check is required. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Help Desk or IT-related experience, a relevant IT schooling or

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a call center environment.
• 2+ years in an IT-related role.
• Some IT schooling or degree.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A+ certification is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Problem Diagnosis / Troubleshooting: diagnose basic problems and perform troubleshooting steps.
• Problem Ticket Administration: log and maintain history of client production problems.
• Problem Resolution: resolve basic problems and escalate complex ones as needed; own issue until resolution.
• Answers to 'How-To' Questions: assist clients by explaining software usage and tips.
• Collaborative environment: work with Help Desk staff to deliver optimal client service.
• Knowledge Base Entries: contribute feedback for knowledge database.

Skills

Call center experience

Help Desk

IT support

Fast-paced work

A+ helpful

Education

IT schooling or degree

Job description

Burnett is partnering with a North Austin corporate technology services company to staff top talent for their Technical Support Rep roles. This is an impressive global company that operates both in the public and private sectors. These opportunities are perfect for tech support reps with 2+ years of Help Desk, but also more experienced reps who are looking to downshift to less stressful tickets/calls!

Technical Support Rep Key Objective:

Identifies, tracks, escalates, resolves and reports customer problems in one or more of the following areas: network operating systems, desktop operating systems, application software (off the shelf and I/S developed), end-user computing tools, development tools, configuration support, network and mainframe communication, etc. Serves as the first point of contact for user problems and inquires. Diagnoses problems through conversations with the user community and resolves problems which fall within Client Services guidelines and escalates more complex problems to the appropriate level. In this developmental job, as skill progresses, works on progressively more complicated problems and issues.

Technical Support Rep Main Duties:

• Problem Diagnosis / Troubleshooting (25%) - Diagnoses basic problems and performs troubleshooting steps based on knowledge of software and hardware used, Help Desk diagnostics, and conversations/information gathering from users.
• Problem Ticket Administration (25%) - Logs, documents and maintains history records on client production problems utilizing systems and processes available.
• Problem Resolution (20%) - Resolves basic problems in a timely manner which fall within guidelines of first level support and escalates more complex problems to the appropriate level (More experienced Help Desk staff, Applications Technology, Base Technology, outside vendors, etc.). Maintains ownership of client problem through resolution, ensuring end-to-end problem resolution. May not be involved in all steps of resolution but is responsible for tracking and ensuring problem is solved, on ultimate point of contact to the client.
• Answers to 'How-To' Questions (e.g., software usage) (15%) - Assists in building client knowledge and capability with systems by providing answers to clients' questions regarding IS solutions, and by providing applicable tips to increase client’s productivity with systems.
• Strategies Linked to the Division's Business Goals/Results (5%) - Understands client's business environments, corporate culture and structure to support work initiatives. Supports and participates in the I/S transformation process including the cultural principles (ethics, integrity, meeting behaviors, teamwork, cooperation, communications, interpersonal relations, supervisory behaviors, contracting, customer focus, quality, risk management, empowerment, and entrepreneurship).
• Collaborative and Team-Based Environment (5%) - Works well with others on the Help Desk staff to ensure optimal service to clients. Shares knowledge and information with others on team to better resolve problems and build client knowledge. Works with clients, demonstrating professionalism and empathy, to fully understand their problem/frustrations/concerns. May work with Testing and Technician Services to provide pre-user testing for new products.
• Knowledge Base Entries Identification (5%) - Based on problems/issues of clients, provides feedback for additional databased entries into the Knowledge database.

Technical Support Rep Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in a call center environment
• 2+ years experience in an IT related role
• Some type of IT schooling or degree in IT
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think outside the box
• A+ is helpful (not required)

Technical Support Rep Compensation/Schedule/Location:

The center for this client is open Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm. Candidates must be available for an 8 hour shift during that timeframe. These are Full-Time, 40+ hour/week positions Roles are slated to start 9/28/26 These roles are long term contract with possibility of going perm at some point. Pay is $18/hr to start. The office is located in North Austin (78753 zip). Training and Roles are onsite. Criminal Background Check Required AUSTP30