PLS
Financial Services
ServiceDeskEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Service Desk Engineer at PLS. Skills: Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Customer Service. Provide first contact resolution. Troubleshoot issues”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem-solving
On-call rotation, Sit and/or stand for extended periods, Lift up to 15 lbs., Work in restrictive spaces, Maintain concentration in busy environment, Handle frequent interruptions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year Help Desk/Technical Support experience, Support Windows OS, Support MS Office Suites, Support Active Directory, Support WAN/LAN technologies, Support PC hardware, Customer-First approach to support, Troubleshooting and problem-solving aptitude, Excellent oral communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Ability to work variable schedules, Ability to participate in After Hours on-call rotation
Nice to Have
Technical certifications (A+, N+, MCP, etc.), English and Spanish bilingual
What You'll Do.
Provide first contact resolution
Maintain ownership of issues
Utilize troubleshooting methods
Provide incident resolution
Conduct diagnostics with end users
Ensure issues are progressed
Manage issues lifecycle
Keep customer informed
Diagnose problems to satisfaction
Identify repeat issues
Escalate service risks
Share knowledge with teammates
Share solutions with colleagues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with teammates; Work with other departments
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
This job is located at 814 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523 PLS® Overview: Why PLS? Because You Deserve Better!® PLS — which stands for People – Location – Service — is a leading retail provider of financial services. The “P” comes first, because our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we recognize that it’s our exceptional team members who go above and beyond every day. The PLS Group, headquartered in Chicago, is comprised of over 200 financial service centers in 12 states. Through our check cashing stores, we provide consumers with convenient financial products and services to help them manage their day-to-day financial needs. Although many of our customers have banking relationships, we believe that our customers use our financial services because they are convenient, transparent, and frequently more affordable than available traditional alternatives. PLS was founded in 1997 by Bob and Dan Wolfberg, who serve as Co-Presidents. Position Overview: The primary objective of the Service Desk Engineer is to provide first contact resolution to critical issues/concerns received via phone call or email-generated ticket. This will be achieved by troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving problems at first point of contact or escalating issues as necessary. The Service Desk Engineer will remain the main point of contact with the customer, maintaining ownership of the original issue and acting as liaison between the Customer and Service Teams until resolution. This is a demanding support position, requiring excellent customer service skills, technical troubleshooting aptitude and the ability to articulate solutions clearly and confidently to end users of varying skill levels. Job Responsibilities: Utilize discretionary trouble shooting methods to identify resolutions within specified SLA (Service Level Agreement) timeframe Provide incident resolution in a professional, courteous manner, using phone, email and remote tools Log incidents, categorizing and pr
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