Desktop Support Technician

Dewpoint Inc.•Lansing, MI

32d

About The Position

Job Requirements Build and install PCs, telephone systems, wireless networks and peripheral devices (such as printers, scanners, mobile/smart phones) related to desktop infrastructure, in accordance with department standards Conceives and provides advice and guidance to colleagues regarding incidents Maintain installed PCs, networks, telephone systems and peripherals with routine maintenance searches for improvement opportunities Identify, log and resolve technical problems with software applications or network systems Identifies improvement areas that can be documented Identify potential changes and system improvements and present to leadership for consideration and implementation Ensure that work is carried out within agreed service levels and in accordance with department guidelines Helps to define and add input that will help with the creation, maintenance, and distribution of reports to leadership Identify improvements and add to client databases with up to date solutions and clear record of activities Identify, explain and document technical issues in a clear way to clients Use call logging system to accurately record telephone requests Create and offer suggested updates to Knowledge Management tool Communicate with operations leadership, identify solutions to ensure issues are addressed appropriately Elevated knowledge of Microsoft desktop operating systems and desktop software

Requirements

Minimum of 1-4 years' experience as a Desktop Support Engineer
Elevated analytical and troubleshooting skills
Elevated verbal, written, communication skills with the ability to communicate technical data to a wide variety of audiences
Self-starter and possess level of professionalism that meets our internal and client expectations
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple deadline-oriented projects
Elevated experience with Windows 10 OS
Elevated experience using ITSM ticketing tool
Elevated customer service experience in face-to-face, telephone or electronic interaction with clients
Elevated language and Communications Skills
Demonstrates elevated problem-Solving techniques
Strong customer service orientation
Solid understanding of computer support and troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Demonstrated ability to seek solutions to problems using one's own resources

Nice To Haves

Experience with supporting environments that include infrastructure elements such as LAN, WAN, WAP, Hosting
Solid understanding of ITIL concepts
Experience working with PC deployments in small to midsize client community and assisting in leading effort
Experience with deploying and supporting network printers
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and assist other Desktop Administrators
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or related degree
A combination of education, experience and training may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
A+, MCSE certification

Responsibilities

Build and install PCs, telephone systems, wireless networks and peripheral devices (such as printers, scanners, mobile/smart phones) related to desktop infrastructure, in accordance with department standards
Conceives and provides advice and guidance to colleagues regarding incidents
Maintain installed PCs, networks, telephone systems and peripherals with routine maintenance searches for improvement opportunities
Identify, log and resolve technical problems with software applications or network systems
Identifies improvement areas that can be documented
Identify potential changes and system improvements and present to leadership for consideration and implementation
Ensure that work is carried out within agreed service levels and in accordance with department guidelines
Helps to define and add input that will help with the creation, maintenance, and distribution of reports to leadership
Identify improvements and add to client databases with up to date solutions and clear record of activities
Identify, explain and document technical issues in a clear way to clients
Use call logging system to accurately record telephone requests
Create and offer suggested updates to Knowledge Management tool
Communicate with operations leadership, identify solutions to ensure issues are addressed appropriately
Elevated knowledge of Microsoft desktop operating systems and desktop software