Lead Facility Desktop Support Technician

City of New York • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Purpose of Functional Assignment: Lead Facility Desktop Support Technicians provide expert technical support and ensure the efficient operation of the desktop support team. This leadership role expands beyond individual proficiency to encompass team management and operational oversight, including the comprehensive installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diverse Information Technology (IT) equipment, such as computers, scanners, label printers, medication carts, Workstations on Wheels (WOWs), and related peripherals.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of satisfactory, full‐time experience in mainframe computer, mid‐range computer, LAN or WAN computer environments, and/or local desktop support, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of satisfactory, full‐time experience, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, as described in ʺ1ʺ above; or
• A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of satisfactory, full‐time experience, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, as described in ʺ1ʺ above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to ʺ1ʺ, ʺ2ʺ, or ʺ3ʺ above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of thirty (30) semester credits, from an accredited college or university, for six (6) months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two (2) years of satisfactory, full‐time experience in a supervisory capacity, as described in ʺ1ʺ above.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Windows 10 and 11.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors a team of desktop support technicians.
• Assigns and prioritizes support tickets and tasks.
• Conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback.
• Facilitates team meetings and communication.
• Serves as the primary point of escalation for complex or critical technical issues.
• Coordinates with other Information Technology (IT) teams and vendors to resolve escalated problems.
• Ensures timely and effective resolution of high-priority incidents.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to support processes and workflows.
• Contributes to the development of knowledge base articles and documentation.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Generates reports on support metrics and performance.
• Identifies and addresses trends in support requests.
• Participates in and coordinates IT projects, such as hardware deployments and software upgrades.
• Ensures smooth implementation and minimal disruption to users.
• Manages project timelines and resources.
• Oversees the management of IT inventory and assets.
• Ensures accurate tracking and reporting of hardware and software.
• Manages software licensing and compliance.
• Provides training and guidance to team members on new technologies and procedures.
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
• Promotes continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Provides on-site technical support to users, addressing questions and issues related to audio visual (AV) systems for the network.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program 
• Union Benefits for eligible titles 
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees