SERVICE DESK SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1

The Strat Hotel Casino And Skypod•Las Vegas, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Install, troubleshoot, document and maintain all applications and hardware utilized by all Golden Entertainment properties and corporate offices. Responsible for the answering of the Service Desk line, and email requests for assistance from both the internal and external guests in a timely manner, while ensuring Service Levels are met. Identify and organize tickets according to priority, and ability to abide by all Golden Entertainment company and departmental standards, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Certification in A+, Net+, Sec+ is preferred.
Proven knowledge of methodology of triaging, troubleshooting and escalating incidents.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must have a reliable means of transportation; some travel required
Proven ability to apply commonsense and to solve problems, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms of English, maintain professionalism, and confidentiality always, meet set goals and deadlines, identify factors that may impact ability to meet deadlines, provide a consistent, outstanding service to both internal and external guests, read, and comprehend Hardware and Software Documentation, and Manuals
Prior experience using the Service Desk model (ITIL) to provide service, use of escalation path, and understanding of the appropriate technical group to escalate to is preferred.
Prior experience working directly with guests, to resolve complaints, issues, and concerns
Prior experience working in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment that places high value on the security and confidentiality of the data
Willing and able to work all shifts as assigned, including weekends and holidays.
General knowledge base of but not limited to the following products: Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Programs and Suites, Adobe programs, Infogenesis, LMS, and Gaming systems.
Minimum 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent required
Proven experience providing high level of guest service.
Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company
Verify right to work in the United States
Lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, bending/kneeling, continuously standing and walking (about 50% of the time)
Sitting at a desk or table (up to 50% of the time)
Ability to lift, pull or push and at times carry up to 50 lbs.
Proven ability to maintain a high level of concentration over an extended period of time.
Proven ability to work in noisy, cold environments
Vision, speech, hearing, and literacy (critical)

Nice To Haves

Prior Casino / Hospitality / Guest Service experience preferred
Certification in A+, Net+, Sec+ is preferred.
Prior experience using the Service Desk model (ITIL) to provide service, use of escalation path, and understanding of the appropriate technical group to escalate to is preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer and handle multiple phone calls while multitasking
Facilitate the escalation of service requests to the appropriate experienced technician or group
Follow-up to both internal and external guests on open and closed issues they have reported, as needed to ensure resolution has met or is meeting the guest expectations
Identify and organize Service Desk tickets according to priority
Installations of hardware and software, basic troubleshooting, maintenance of hardware and software applications.
Monitor the MDF and IDF locations for all properties, ensuring that the environment is not exceeding pre-set temperature thresholds.
Perform first-level root cause analysis for problems.
Provide first-level support in a timely manner for but not limited to the following: computer hardware, Microsoft programs, user management, print and file sharing, audio components, video and other visual components.
Record, track and document service requests, problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through final resolution.
Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, as they apply to the position.
Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards
Perform other duties as assigned