IT Client Service Specialist Intern

Perkins Eastman•Seattle, WA

2d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Life at PE: Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 25 locations worldwide, we design for people to enhance human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on peoples lives and the world we inhabit. We are an integrated firm in which our professional roster consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic designers, construction specification writers, construction economists, environmental analysts, resiliency experts, traffic and transportation engineers, and several other professional disciplines. The Opportunity: IT Client Service Specialist Intern is a customer-service focused role. successful candidate will help to directly support the above location, while providing remote support for staff in all other locations. Collaboration with team members in IT Support, Systems, Applications and Network groups will provide opportunities to participate in technology project design and implementation firm wide. This position reports to the IT Services Manager. This role requires adherence to and communication of standard IT policies, procedures, and best practices pertinent to IT Support operations. The goal is to deliver exceptional desktop services and customer support.

Requirements

Computer Science, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems major
Background supporting both Windows and Apple personal computing environments.
Basic support with Server/Workstation (Windows Server 2016/R2, Windows 10/11).
Strong verbal and written communication
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in teams
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Must be accessible by mobile phone during and outside of business hours for occasional support emergencies.
Must be willing and able to respond quickly to emergency support situations.
Occasional weekend or off-hours work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Java, .NET, JavaScript or HTML/DHTML and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus
Mobile Technology (smartphones, laptops, tablet/iPad, etc.)
Telephony (Desktop & Conference Room Analog, Digital, VoIP systems and solutions)
Business Applications (MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
AEC Applications (AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, Rhino, Sketchup, Newforma, etc.) a plus
Scripting and Basic Web Development is a plus

Responsibilities

Support the IT team in maintaining hardware, software, and other systems
Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support
Organize and maintain IT resources
Basic problem-solving including use of remote management systems.
Professional-level verbal and written communication including communicating effectively with audiences of varying levels of technical understanding.
Ability and desire to capture, produce and maintain accurate technical documentation.
Excellent interpersonal, team-oriented skills.
Reliable and responsible.
Committed to enforcing all IT policies, including support of system procedures.
Must be innovative and take initiative.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Desire to identify and drive resolution of systemic technical issues: identify and develop opportunities for improvement.