Technical Support Specialist

Overview:

The Tech Support Specialist position will serve as the first level of technical support provided to our end users. Support tickets will be received by both phone and email. Responsibilities include, but not limited to; troubleshooting and resolving computer, printer, software, and network related issues. Basic technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills are required.

Education / Credentials / Experience:

• Associates in Information Technology preferred, but not required
• 1-2 years providing IT support to end users
• Understanding of networking services such as DNS, DHCP, and ability to troubleshoot basic connectivity problems
• Experience with administration of Active Directory, implementing and troubleshooting Group Policy, and AD topologies
• Experience with Office 365 administration and the Office product suite
• General knowledge of electronics, PC architecture and operating systems
• Experience with current Windows OS
• Proven expertise in Remote Desktop Management, PC troubleshooting, configuration and maintenance and printer troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities, including application error and system event logs review to include ping, traceroute, ipconfig, and PsExec
• Understanding of VoIP technologies, including administration and troubleshooting
• Currently hold or be willing and able to obtain the following certifications within designatedtimeframe afteronboarding:
  • ITIL Foundation
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Net+
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and able to take initiative in a dynamic environment

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Apply system analysis techniques to resolve technical problems with computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and telecommunication systems.
• Triage and resolve Tier 1 requests and develop an understanding of Tier 2 & 3 escalation process.
• Effectively test fixes to ensure issues have been adequately resolved.
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to ensure problem resolution.
• Fully document all pertinent end user identification including name, department, contact information, etc. as well as ensure that all call resolution notes are entered appropriately.
• Configure, maintain, test, and document Help Desk specific applications and knowledge base as well as document and monitor incident and work requests per departmental
• Ability to solve problems independently or collaboratively with Help Desk colleagues.
• Answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming requests for
• Fulfill routine communication requirements, including system documentation and status reporting
• Utilize Help Desk Ticketing system to document and manage client requests and issues
• Provide training to end users as needed on any supported Microsoft technologies or contract specific applications.
• Ability to follow and adhere to simple and complex instructions, including SOP's
• Create and update procedural documentation
• Scheduled shift, Monday-Friday,
  • 7:00am - 4:00pm EST
  • 9:00am - 6:00pm EST
  • 3:00 PM - Midnight
• Potential to work weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Core Competencies

• Problem Solving: Acts collaboratively in resolving problems. Ability to present solutions rather than just identifying problems.
• Technical Skills: Uses current technology and tools to solve user issues. Broad understanding of technical issues and ability to keep up to date with new technologies. Has strong aptitude for quickly learning new technologies.
• Innovation: Continuously improves the business by generating new and practical ways of doing things in order to solve problems. Encourages others to propose innovative solutions.
• Communication: Able to communicate clearly in written and verbal form with the team as well as with end users. Shares knowledge with the team without hesitation. Ability to maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times. Build effective working relationships with team members as well as Tier 2 & 3 staff.
• Accountability: Follows through on commitments and agreements. Takes responsibility for mistakes and deadlines. Owns projects and tasks and completes them without needing reminding.
• Customer Service: Deliver courteous service. Take personal responsibility for resolving user issues. Seeks user improvement ideas.
• Stress Tolerance: Must be able to effectively handle stressful or adverse situations and work effectively under difficult conditions. Ability to remain calm while handling technical emergency situations or tight deadlines on project.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30lbs of equipment; may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to perform work in small spaces that may require bending and/or crawling to access cables, etc.
• Must be able to sit/work at a computer desk, using mouse and viewing, for potentially long periods of time; repetitive physical activity such as data entry and repetitive mental activity such as checking entries in a report, etc.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

If you require additional disability considerations, modifications, or adjustments please let us know by contacting HR-InfoImpellamNA@impellam.com or fill out this form to request accommodations.