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Assistant Live Chat Agent Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Technical Support

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Service Desk Chat Agent is the first point of contact that supports end users via our live chat channel for IT Service support in a fast-paced 24x7x365 environment. While providing the highest ...

IT Support

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

The Service Desk Chat Agent is the first point of contact that supports end users via our live chat channel for IT Service support in a fast-paced 24x7x365 environment. While providing the highest ...

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IT Support

Columbus, OH · On-site

$24 - $25/hr

The IT Service Desk Agent is the first point of contact for end users seeking IT support via phone and live chat in a fast-paced, 24x7x365 environment. This role is responsible for delivering ...

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

Columbus, OH

$100K - $138K/yr

We're transforming Property Management; how property managers operate, how residents live, and how ... This role helps define AppFolio's production voice and chat agent pipelines, working at the ...

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How much do assistant live chat agent jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant live chat agent in Ohio is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $20.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Live Chat Agent vs Customer Service Representative?

AspectAssistant Live Chat AgentCustomer Service Representative
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic computer skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent; communication skills
Work EnvironmentOnline, remote, or call center settingsCall centers, retail, or office settings
Job FocusHandling live chat inquiries, providing quick supportHandling phone, email, or in-person customer interactions
Common UsageOnline retail, tech support, service industriesRetail, telecom, banking, and service sectors

The Assistant Live Chat Agent primarily manages online chat inquiries, offering quick support in digital environments. Customer Service Representatives handle a broader range of customer interactions via phone, email, or in person. While both roles require strong communication skills and basic computer knowledge, the Assistant Live Chat Agent focuses on real-time online support, making it ideal for digital-first companies.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Live Chat Agent job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,200 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

IT Support/ Service Desk Agent in Columbus, OH 43219 - Onsite

Columbus, OH • On-site

$19/hr

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Job description

Title: IT Support / Service Desk Agent
Location: Columbus, OH 43219 - Onsite 
Duration: 12 Months + Extensions 
 
The Service Desk Agent is the first point of contact for users who call our IT Service Desk. While providing the highest level of customer service, the Service Desk Agent answers incoming calls, tracks all information in a call tracking system, and uses a knowledge base tool along with their expertise to resolve issues in a timely fashion. The Service Desk Agent is focused on providing best-in-class customer service, achieving high levels of first-call resolution, and identifying opportunities to streamline/automate the agent process. 
 
Executive Summary:
The Service Desk Chat Agent is the first point of contact that supports end users via our live chat channel for IT Service support in a fast-paced 24x7x365 environment. While providing the highest level of customer service, the Service Desk Chat Agent answers incoming chats, tracks all information in a ticket tracking system, uses a knowledge base tool along with their expertise to resolve issues in a timely fashion. The Service Desk Chat Agent is focused on achieving high levels of first contact resolution and identifying opportunities to streamline/automate agent process. The Chat Agent will need to effectively run multiple chats concurrently while maintaining best in class service.
Expectation of Role:
Customer Service Skills:
• Demonstrate active listening in order to gain an accurate understanding of the situation
• Being empathetic to the customer's situation while also showcasing advocacy and ownership of seeking resolution
• Acknowledging the sense of urgency for resolving the issue
• Create a positive customer support experience, build rapport and trust with end users through professional attitude and approach to problem understanding
Communicate effectively:
• Producing accurate detailed documentation consumable by end users, level two support, and problem management
• Maintain professionalism and netiquette to ensure messages are received as intended
• Respond timely via the chat platform to prevent delay or frustration
• Clearly document actions taken in ticketing record for tracking and data analytics
Technical Proficiency:
• Leverage the chat tooling and ticketing platform effectively
• Provide high quality end-user technical support, related to enterprise software and hardware
• Ability to assess, triage, research, educate, and resolve incidents and requests regarding the use of application software products and/or infrastructure components
Culture Carrier:
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others
• Display a safe and positive attitude
• Adhere to policies and procedures and act in the best interest of the overall firm
Qualifications:
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Excellent communication skills required
• Problem solving skills
• Self-Motivated
• Two to five years of proven, qualified related work experience in a comparable complex and fast paced work environment
• Preferred work experience in technical support role but not required
• Two to five years of chat experience***
Required Education:
• High school diploma or GED with relevant work experience