Helpdesk Technician

Responsible for software and hardware support. Provides technical advice, guidance and informal training to customers using hardware and software programs. Troubleshoots and restores routine technical service and equipment problems by analyzing, identifying and diagnosing faults and symptoms using established processes and procedures. Performs root cause analysis and develops checklists for typical problems. Recommends procedures and controls for problem prevention. Maintains knowledge database and call tracking database to enhance quality of problem resolutions.

Works in a team setting, sharing information and assisting others with calls.

High School diploma or equivalent.

• 1. One (1) year of work experience in the installation, maintenance and technical support of workstation hardware.
• 2. Or one (1) years' experience providing customer service and technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 10 or above operating system.
• 3. Or Technical certifications from workstation training programs such as CompTIA A+, Comp TIA Net+, and MCDST may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• 4. Or a Bachelor or Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Intermediate professional level role. The duties of this position can be broad and will include

• 1. Assisting the Workstation Support Supervisor with troubleshooting computer systems and related software
• 2. Learning about and providing technical assistance and routine maintenance of specialized software applications.
• 3. Providing support for other IT related hardware devices such as networked printers, smartphones, etc.
• 4. Providing Tier 2 support of medium to high difficulty requiring the ability to take ownership of complex issues.
• 5. Perform advanced troubleshooting to determine the cause of problems.
• 6. Installs, configures, and provides support, monitors Service Desk queue and resolves support tickets as assigned.
• 7. Participates in and coordinates projects, shares information and receives feedback from other Client staff as appropriate.
• 8. Generates and maintains detailed technical documentation, coordinates service calls and repairs for warranty and non-warranty items.
• 9. Provides Audio Visual (AV) and Video Conferencing (VC) support as assigned. Assists with reserving, setting up, and troubleshooting of AV and VC equipment.

• 1. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft products, including operating systems, office suite and outlook in a networked environment
• 2. Advanced knowledge of computer software, hardware, and firmware relative to personal computer, local area network/wide area network environments
• 3. Skilled at installing and providing technical support for software applications, operating systems and personal computer hardware
• 4. Ability to do advanced troubleshooting on various manufacturers of computers
• 5. Ability to plan, organize, manage and track projects
• 6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• 7. Ability to read, understand, and comply with the department's policies

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• 1. Initiative:
  Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to determine the next step.
• 2. Communication:
  Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to…