Field Engineer - Information Technology - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (63093)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM

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About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Field Engineer is responsible for providing quality first-level support to IT users and employing a high degree of customer service, technical expertise and timeliness. This position is responsible for maintaining a knowledge base to optimize problem resolution, tracking calls and entering solution data and following through on resolution with end users. The Field Engineer’s role is to ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent or 2 years of technical experience.
• Strong technical, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and planning skills.
• Motivation and a strong sense of urgency; high detail orientation and adept at multitasking.
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team environment; have a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be on call.

Nice To Haves

• A+ Certification and Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses initial inquiries and requests from end users/service desk, then coordinates support activities, and escalates issues appropriately.
• Assists with the day-to-day maintenance of hospital's PCs; performs installation, configuration and upgrade tasks.
• Serves as troubleshooter on more complex end user computer problems.
• Manage assets, licenses and user administration.
• Assists department manager in on-going assessment and upgrading of PCs; may research and evaluate hardware and software.
• Keep current on most recent trends and technologies, suggest improvements to bridge with other departments and keep technical knowledge current.
• Fields incoming requests to the Service Desk via telephone and e-mail to ensure courteous, timely and effective resolution of end user issues.
• Documents all pertinent end user identification information including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue.
• Prioritizes and schedules problems, escalating problem (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician.
• Researches, resolves, and responds to questions received via telephone calls, emails, and callbacks in a timely manner, in accordance with standards; escalate problems to appropriate individual/group.
• Records, tracks and documents the service desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.
• Assists in the resolution of user and support issues among company sites to ensure timely distribution of knowledge and positive impact on user satisfaction.
• Accesses software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ resources to aid in problem resolution.
• Routinely contributes to the Knowledge Base.
• Provides accurate and creative solutions to user problems of moderate nature to ensure user productivity.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of relevant product offerings and support policies to provide technically accurate solutions to customers.
• Participates in team projects that enhance the quality or efficiency of Service Desk and assist with special product-related issues as needed.
• Applies diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
• Builds rapport and elicit problem details from service desk customers.
• Identifies and learn appropriate software and hardware used, and supported, by the organization.
• Performs post-resolution follow ups to help requests.
• Reinforces SLAs to manage end-user expectations.
• Communicates effectively in both written and oral format following the AIDET model.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Works on after-hours and/or on weekends.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.
• Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees