End User Support Technician

Education Level High School## Description As an End User Support Technician, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining end user computer systems, desktops, laptops, managing access and rights to business applications, application issue reproduction steps and triage to vendors (e.g. Acumatica ERP), Office 365 accounts, end-user AI technologies (Copilot, Claude, and meeting recording/transcription services), MFA, remote desktop technology (RDS/RDP), hard phones, soft phones, and variety of application software installations, Microsoft Teams, One Drive, shared folders, mobile device hardware (iPhones, Android, Surface Pro tablets, etc.)

and peripheral devices (printers, some lab devices, etc.). Maintain adequate knowledge of current hardware and software in use to maximize efficiency of the network and user's utilization of said systems and resources. Analyze and resolve user's technical problems in a timely and accurate manner and provide end user assistance and training where required.
** Essential

Duties & Responsibilities
*** Documenting, tracking, and monitoring problems to facilitate a timely resolution
* Answering questions and providing information, advice and instructions to clients
* Monitor incident requests and process first-in first-out based on priority
* Demonstrate excellent customer service via phone and proven ability to professionally communicate via email
* Applying diagnostic techniques for problem troubleshooting to identify root cause and direct to appropriate escalation resource as needed
* Excellent time management and organizational skills and is comfortable working without direct supervision to troubleshoot and assist customers
* Performs other duties/projects as needed or assigned to support the team.
** Supervisory Responsibilities
** This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
** Work Environment
** Work is performed indoors in an office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, tablets, printers, and scanners.
** Physical Demands:
*** Continuous+ Answering the phone+ Computer input and typing+ Handling computer hardware, network/power cables
* Frequent:+ Sedentary work+ Precision type work
* Occasional:+ Lifting under 40 lbs.+ Dusty or moldy environment+ Standing and walking+ Driving (to remote offices)+ Bending
* Rarely:+ Lifting over 40 lbs.+ Using oil or chemicals+ Climbing ladders and stairs+ Reaching (push/pull)+ Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus.+ Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
** Position Type & Hours
** Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM on-campus presence in Cranston, RI headquarters (with 1-hour of break time). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.## Qualifications
** Required**:
High school diploma or technical equivalent; ability to communicate technical concepts clearly; basic knowledge of PC hardware, networking, and Microsoft products; strong troubleshooting skills.
** Preferred**:
Associate degree in an IT-related field; customer-service experience; "Microsoft 365 Certified:
Fundamentals" or higher.
*** Who We Are
*** The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.
*** Our Culture
*** At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life - and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or…