work from home


by Chris Durst         Mar. 30, 2022

Lumen has posted openings for Work from Home Technical Support Reps.

Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

Tech support, help desk, and/or contact center work is preferred but IS NOT REQUIRED.

This position is eligible for up to $3000 bonus based on the following: $1000 sign-on bonus, $1000 bonus after 3 months from start date, $1000 bonus after 9 months from start date.

You’ll start at $16.36 per hour. After 6 months you will receive $17.26 per hour, and then $18.27 per hour after your first full year of service.

Lumen offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Starts May 16th – Computer Provided.

Here’s what the company has posted about this opportunity:

“START A NEW CAREER WITH LUMEN WHILE WORKING FROM HOME!

TRAINING STARTS MAY 16TH!!!

Lumen is seeking upbeat customer service contact center representatives to assist current voice and high-speed internet customers with service-related issues including hardware and software configurations. All contacts are inbound and are technical support only, NO SALES REQUIREMENTS. Combined with your current computer skills, Lumen has a technical support training program for you to achieve success. This is a full-time, WORK-AT-HOME contact center position.

This position is eligible for up to $3000 bonus based on the following: $1000 sign-on bonus, $1000 bonus after 3 months from start date, $1000 bonus after 9 months from start date.

You’ll start at $16.36 per hour. After 6 months you will receive $17.26 per hour, and then $18.27 per hour after your first full year of service.

Working at Lumen you’ll receive:

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401K Savings with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Fully funded tuition assistance program (up to $5,200 per year available)!
  • Fitness reimbursement (up to $300 per year)
  • Wellness Rewards (up to $600 self or $1200 per couple)
  • Survivor Benefit (6 months salary paid to surviving eligible family members)
  • $1,000 Bonus for eligible employee referrals


Job Description

  • Works with customers to identify service-related needs and offers the most appropriate solutions providing world-class customer service.
  • Diagnoses and resolves basic network and modem functionality issues including landline troubleshooting.
  • Walks customers through common phone hardware and software configurations to maximize service functionality.
  • Provides solutions and resolution resources for customer repair problems.
  • Interfaces with customers over the phone providing status updates and ensuring service has been restored.
  • Schedules a technician dispatch for on-site service calls when necessary.
  • Escalates appropriate technical issues to upper-level technical support when needed.

Qualifications

This is a home-based position. You will need to provide internet access. You will need a home environment which is free from distractions which might interrupt calls. To be eligible you must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

  • Requires customer contact and the ability to effectively communicate over the phone with both internal and external customers.
  • Must be a consistently flexible, independent, self-motivated problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills when working with both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime is required.
  • Ability to multi-task in a Microsoft Windows environment and utilize multiple programs for troubleshooting.
  • Experience with common internet software is preferred.
    Preferred but not required: 6 months experience in technical support, help desk, and/or contact centers.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

As a Work at Home employee, Lumen will supply you a laptop running Windows 10, second Monitor, Key board, Mouse, and USB headset. You must meet the following physical/logistical requirements for “at home” work in this position:

  • Must subscribe to High Speed Internet Service with minimum speed of 10 mbps (No VoIP service is allowed).
  • PC must be physically connected to modem/router using Ethernet cable (i.e. computer cannot be run on a wireless connection).
  • You are responsible for establishing a dedicated workplace in your home or work location.
  • The workplace must have adequate work surface and be free of background noise and distractions.
  • During assigned work hours you must make arrangements for childcare and ensure that pets or others cannot be heard by customers.”

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