Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Computer Workstations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Document Scanners, Hardware Administration, Hardware Repair, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Keyboards, Laptop PC, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Connectivity, Office Equipment, Operating Systems, Organizational Skills, Peripheral Hardware, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Research, Technical Support, Time Management, Web Services, Webcams, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Position: End User Services Support Specialist II
Compensation: $28-$30/hr, DOE
Location: Full Time On-site in Austin, TX (Must live within 30-miles of site)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7-4pm Central Time
Position Summary:
The Service Desk technician is responsible for providing internal customers and coworkers with technical support so that they can complete core and essential duties of their roles with functional equipment and software applications. Successful candidate should be able to explain features of a product, answer questions about installation, configuration, upgrades, customization, and usage of technical equipment and applications. Candidates should apply basic diagnostic techniques to identify problems, execute troubleshooting practices, investigate causes, escalate complex problems when required, and recommend solutions to correct common failures. They should also provide a high level of professionalism and exceptional day-to-day customer service. The Service Desk technician will interact with all employees, including those at the executive level.
Responsibilities:
- Assist internal customers and coworkers and provide a high level of customer service when responding to service desk requests.
- OS installations and repairs of computer systems, printers, and additional equipment located on-site and in satellite offices.
- Upgrade and support branch and corporate software applications.
- Determine when to escalate an issue to the next level required.
- Maintain knowledge of current and new technologies, research problems and related products required for assistance.
- Act as the subject matter expert on applications, hardware, and process support.
- Constantly monitor and manage the service desk ticket queue and respond to requests in a timely fashion.
- Set up and take down equipment from employees' workstations including PC’s, laptops, monitors and related components.
- Travel to local off-site branch locations may be occasionally required.
- Onsite full time.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to troubleshoot issues with that may be impacting the productivity of all employees.
- Demonstrated experience supporting and troubleshooting multiple versions of Operating Systems (i.e., Windows 11), Databases (SQL), Windows Services, Web Services, PC Peripherals, printer/scanner connectivity, networking and Office 365 applications.
- Must be able to physically set up workstations for new employees including new PC’s, laptops, monitors and related components (i.e., keyboards, mouse, docking stations, headsets, webcam, etc.)
- Prior experience working with a ticketing system or helpdesk/service desk request call queue.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. without assistance.
- Ability to work independently, analyze data, and recommend appropriate actions with minimal supervision.
- Superior analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desired Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in IT or IT-related field preferred.
- 2+ years working in Help Desk Support or IT-related field preferred.
Other Duties:
This job may require frequent sitting or standing for long periods of time. This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
Work Authorization:
Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift to fifty pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
#LI-JS3