Location: Silver Spring,MD, USA
Who are we looking for?Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Service Desk Specialist in the Data Center Operations department. The Service Desk is the team that handles requests and issues from all Choice Hotels employees. Everything from simple password resets to providing access to applications and onboarding new employees. As a key member of our Service Desk team, you will be providing that first point of contact for employees who are having an issue with their laptop or application, fulfilling requests, and keeping the entire company productive.Are you customer service oriented? Like to make someone's day better by helping them solve issues? Want to be on a team that works together? We invite you to apply today for our Service Desk Specialist role today and #MakeItYourChoice.Your ResponsibilitiesAnswer calls from employees needing help with various issues such as:Password resetAccount LockoutApplication AccessWork tickets to fulfill requests such as:New employee onboardingTerminationsApplication AccessCreate and update documentation for the Service DeskYour Experience, Skills & CompetenciesSuperior customer service skillsExperience with Active Directory and/or LDAPDemonstrated experience with troubleshooting hardware and applicationsExperience troubleshooting VPN issuesProficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and WordDemonstrates key competencies to include Effective Communication, Ensures Accountability and Customer FocusYour TeamThis is an individual contributor role that will report to the Senior Manager, Data Center Operation. You will have 5 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.Your Work LocationAs our Service Desk Specialist I, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we're located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the red line and MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.Salary RangeThe salary range for this position is $20.00 to $23.00 per hour.The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverageLeave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observanceFinancial benefits for retirement and health savingsEmployee recognition programsDiscounts at Choice hotels worldwideAbout ChoiceChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We're the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that's who we are, too.At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship *Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.