Service Desk Specialist

Description

You should have proven problem solving skills and the ability to work both independently and with a team to meet aggressive timelines. Successful applicants are able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. We are looking for applicants who take pride in the quality of their work and who share our commitment to honesty, integrity, and personal accountability. You must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of technical personnel, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

A sense of urgency for task completion and for client experience are essential.

• Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests received through the Service Desk ticketing queue
• Provide frontline support for both hardware and Business application support (Microsoft Office, software issues via telephone or remote Outlook etc…) assistance in a timely manner.
• Monitor Service Desk for tickets assigned to the queue and process first-in first-out based on priority
• Modify configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local computer device
• Utilize and maintain the Service Desk PSA and RMM
• Root cause analysis for end user problems
• Create Technical Documentation
• Escalating technical support issues internally and externally with manufacturers (Microsoft, Dell)
• Evaluate documented resolutions and help contribute to the resolutions library. Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
• Assuming the Technical Escalation Service Desk on-call duties as scheduled/required
• Analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems and alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
• Provide a consistent level of professional and considerate support to our clients in an effort to develop and maintain relationships of trust and open communication.
• Ongoing professional development and industry certification
• Submit regular time sheet entries

• Business application support (Microsoft Office, Outlook etc…)
• Troubleshooting Microsoft 365 and LAN/WAN connectivity issues.
• Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Online administration.
• Mobile device support via Intune (iOS, Android, Microsoft)
• Service ticket administration and time entries
• Hardware configuration – setting up computers, thin clients, iPads

XPERTECHS has an interactive, fast-paced work environment. Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule and/or evening/weekend hours in order to satisfy customer needs and position requirements.

The Service Desk Specialist position follows the policies and procedures outlined in the XPERTECHS Information Security Policy.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  This position requires a minimum of an Associate’s Degree (with a Bachelor’s degree preferred); at least 2 years’ recent Service Desk experience to the small or mid-sized business market; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Must be able to effectively communicate in specific terms about technologies used by our clients, including Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, HP Servers, Router/Switches, Firewall Appliances, VoIP and IP environment, and CAT5e/CAT6 Infrastructures.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Service Desk Technician must have a strong aptitude in OS repairs, Spyware and Virus removal, Hardware, Software, upgrades and troubleshooting. Must also have the ability to read computer instruction manuals, utilize Google Search and comprehend directions therein in order to remedy minor computer equipment malfunctions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with and present information to others and access information using a computer for several hours at a time. Employees must have…