Support Services Technician

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology is required. Equivalent experience will be accepted in place of education. Provide helpdesk support including help with video communication systems, desktops, servers, laptops, and computer peripherals. Act as the point of contact for all IT-related queries within the organization. Respond to multiple requests a day and provide support in person and remotely. Test new IT equipment and sign off on their delivery receipts. Help with creating FAQs and technical onboarding of new employees to company software systems and hardware use. Able to set up new IT systems as per user requirements and recommend specifications of new IT systems to be procured based on job role requirements.

Own the day-to-day operation of computer networks to ensure proper maintenance and security. Assess corporate computer needs. Supervise instillation of software and hardware. Gather user feedback, address outstanding computer, and network issues. Oversee digital security and install virus protection software. Communicate network issues to both employees and management and fix configuration problems. Monitor computer networks to improve performance.

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.