Customer Care Representative I - $19 per hour plus incentives - Hybrid

Job Summary

Customer Service Representatives satisfactorily handle a variety of incoming customer phone calls, keeping in mind company policies and procedures while adhering to Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) rules and regulations.  Customer Service Consultants handle complex inquiries independently or with very little assistance.  This role is the first point of contact for UGI customers and is best suited for those who are proactive and solution oriented.  The successful candidate for this position works well independently and has the ability to adhere to a strict schedule.  Customer Service Representatives will be trained to handle a variety of calls including gas emergencies and electric outages, new service applications, billing requests, and credit and collections inquiries.  

Candidates should feel comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.  During the virtual training period (6 weeks) and hybrid post training support (3 weeks), the hours for this position will be 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  After the initial training period has been completed, candidates must have flexibility to work various shifts (determined by the department’s shift selection policy) as well as overtime on an as-needed basis.  

Customer Care Representative – Start rate of $19.00 an hour.  In addition, trainee incentive up to $500 after successful completion of training and $500 after 3 months of (successful) independent call-taking.  Once fully trained and independently call- taking, Customer Care Representatives are eligible for additional incentives up to $250 a month for achieving or exceeding all scorecard metrics.  Additional details on all incentives to be provided at time of hire.    

Customer Care Representatives will be eligible for annual performance review and merit increase one year from hire date, and eligible for promotion consideration after 2 years of service and demonstrated successful progression and performance.  

UGI provides Customer Care Representatives opportunities for career progression. Come grow with us!

*Upon successful completion of training, to remain virtual, you must meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to balance your work and personal commitments along with your overall performance and the Company’s business needs.
• Maintain an acceptable level of performance.
• Understanding that virtual employment is not a substitute for vacation/PTO or family care arrangements.
• Compliance with all applicable Company policies and procedures while working from home.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle customer calls in a timely and professional manner, following company provided procedures.  Ensure accurate information is being provided to the customer.
• Demonstrate an understanding of policies and procedures to respond to customer calls, while striving for reduction in the need for supervisor callbacks.
• Participate in voluntary and mandatory training opportunities. 
• Assist with floor training and/or shadowing opportunities when needed.
• Complete special assignments as needed in a timely manner.
• Responsible time and attendance. 
• Participate in mandatory and voluntary overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level capacity for multitasking independently and on a computer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills using appropriate grammar, tone, and pronunciation.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience with SAP CRM and ECC systems a plus.
• Previous experience working for a utility company a plus.
• Thorough understanding and adherence to PUC rules/regulations including Chapter 56 and Chapter 14, along with UGI policies/procedures a plus.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a customer service environment preferred.