Technical Support Specialist I

i-PRO; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

i-PRO in Houston, TX seeks a Technical Support Specialist I to deliver high-quality technical assistance to integrators, resellers and end users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues via phone, email, and other channels. You will document steps and escalate when needed to ensure customer satisfaction.

You will join a collaborative team, develop internal knowledge articles, aim for 90% customer satisfaction, and balance multiple tickets with clear communication and problem-solving in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in IT or related field.
• 1–2 years in a customer-facing role.
• Strong troubleshooting across hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound calls, emails, and chats to resolve technical issues with hardware and software.
• Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions and interactions in the Helpdesk system.
• Accept and resolve escalated technical support calls with guidance from senior staff.
• Support teammates via internal channels and knowledge platforms.
• Create, review and submit internal knowledge articles to improve future troubleshooting.

Skills

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Customer communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Technical Support Specialist I provides comprehensive and high-quality technical support to integrators, resellers and end users to troubleshoot and resolve i-PRO hardware and software product issues. This role ensures customer satisfaction by delivering prompt, efficient, and effective assistance via phone, email, and other communication platforms, while documenting and escalating issues as necessary.

Key Accountabilities

• Respond to inbound customer calls, emails, and chats to resolve technical issues related to hardware and software products.
• Thoroughly document troubleshooting steps, resolutions and customer interactions in the Helpdesk system to ensure clear and accurate records.
• Accept and resolve escalated technical support calls, collaborating with higher-level support or other departments as needed.
• Support Technical Support teammates via internal channels and knowledge platforms.
• Create, review, and submit internal knowledge articles to improve future troubleshooting efficiency and share best practices.
• Reproduce and resolve customer-reported software and hardware issues with direction from senior team members or supervisors.
• Provide clear, accurate, and professional communication to customers, ensuring technical confidence and trust throughout the resolution process.
• This position requires up to 0% travel.

Why You Would Love This Job

This job offers the ability to work in a very supportive and collaborative team environment. We are a strong believer in diversity and i-PRO is proud to be a qualified member of GPTW (Great Place To Work). i-PRO has a great benefit package and lots of room for growth and career advancement.

Key Figures

• The daily average number of calls/tickets per day should beat a minimumbetween8and 15.
• Create, edit and submit a minimum of 3 internal knowledge-based pieces per month to assist other team members in the future.
• The Technical Support Specialist I is expected to achieve a satisfaction score of 90% or higher, based on customer feedback collected after issue resolution.

Education & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a customer-facing role such as Technical Support, Helpdesk, or Customer Service.
• Experience in examining, diagnosing, and solving dynamic problems with ability to think creatively to create technical solutions
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for a wide range of hardware and software issues.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly and confidently to non-technical customers.
• Open, proactive collaboration within a team environment, contributing to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to address and solve complex issues by leveraging available resources, such as the knowledge base, previous tickets, and other support documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple support requests with differing levels of complexity.
• Consistently follow up on assigned issues without needing reminders.

Competencies, Skills, & Knowledge

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for a wide range of hardware and software issues.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly and confidently to non-technical customers.
• Open, proactive collaboration within a team environment, contributing to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to address and solve complex issues by leveraging available resources, such as the knowledge base, previous tickets, and other support documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple support requests with differing levels of complexity.
• Consistently follow up on assigned issues without needing reminders.

Physical Requirements if needed

• Ability to sit or stand for extended amount of time

Language

• English
• Bilingual is a plus (i.e. Spanish, French, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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