IT Field Support Technician

Ford Office Technologies • Russellton, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Office Technologies is growing, and we are seeking a dependable and motivated Tier 1 Level IT Support Technician to join our team and support our client located about 20 mins from the Gibsonia / Allison Park area. This role will be 100% at the client site. To be successful in this role, the candidate needs to have good technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team. This position will provide technical support of hardware, software, and operating systems ensuring exceptional customer service in a professional business environment. This may also include other network connected devices. You will diagnose mechanical or technical problems by applying the basic rules of troubleshooting to identify problems, investigate causes, recommend solutions to correct common failures, and develop checklists for typical problems.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• An associate degree or equivalent from a technical school or related work experience is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, Outlook, and client specific programs.
• Aptitude for quick learning of technical and procedural topics, self-motivating/self-learning work approach, and the ability to work and set goals with little supervision, while maintaining a strong work ethic.
• Requires the ability to perform multiple duties, be highly organized, work overtime when necessary, and be an excellent team player.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years working in a professional helpdesk environment preferred or a related degree along with an internship in this field.
• An understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, and other network protocols is preferred
• A basic understanding of networks, PC computer support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, or classroom experience.
• Applicants with COMPTIA A+ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up new user accounts and profiles and handle any password issues.
• Support the training and roll-out of new applications.
• Troubleshoot / repair printers and scanners.
• Ability to set up and work with smart boards.
• Chrome book repair.
• Utilize google suite.
• Answers basic questions about installation, operation, configuration, customization, and usage of network connected devices.
• Rectify customer issues promptly.
• Provide excellent communication when working with customer and team members.
• Escalate complex problems when required.
• Prioritize and manage many open cases at one time by maintaining files and records that are needed to track client issues entered into the ticketing database system.
• Working on assigned projects on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Bereavement Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Insurance
• Life Insurance – both company paid and additional coverage.
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Policies for additional insurance to cover accident, cancer, critical illness, or injury.
• CDA Scholarship Foundation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree