SERVICE DESK SUPPORT SPECIALIST
About The Position
The Service Desk is the single point of contact between the service provider and the users. The service desk support specialist manages incidents and service requests and handles communication with the users. The applicant is expected to have extensive experience managing service desk tickets, possessing advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills related to end user support issues that include desktop/laptop computers, mobile devices, network connectivity, peripheral equipment, installation of hardware, operating systems and software applications for all supported systems.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years experience in PC hardware, software and peripherals support required
- Advanced understanding of PC hardware, peripherals, software and operating systems,
- Associate’s degree or 3 years work toward a BS/BA at an accredited college or university
Nice To Haves
- Some knowledge of Macintosh environments and networking services a plus
- Computer repair and/or support certification (A+, MSCE, etc.)
- Windows 10/11, Active Directory, MFA, Single Sign On
- Apple Hardware (Laptops, iPads and iPhones), MacOS
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewall, switching, wireless
- Kace or other system management and ticketing system
- Powershell, python, or other scripting tools
Responsibilities
- Takes incoming emails, calls, instant messages to create tickets in a ticketing system, takes ownership of the tickets or assign tickets to the appropriate support staff.
- Manages and monitors unresolved tickets in the system, makes certain that the requests get timely responses, closure/resolution.
- Provides hardware and software support to the end users on desktops/laptops, mobile phones/tablets, printers/copiers and other IT equipment on a timely basis.
- Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems. Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs, if feasible, computers (Wintel & Macs) and mobile devices.
- Manages lifecycles of client equipment, upgrades or replaces hardware and software systems.
- Maintains hardware and software inventory and licensing.
- Supports and maintains user account information including access privileges, security and systems groups.
- Coordinates all adds, moves, deletes and changes. Assists the team and provides proactive solutions for client device operations.
- Interacts and cooperates with other technical staff and vendors.
- Documents all desktop configurations and application installs. Maintains and updates system images.
- Supports retail store operations
- Performs other functions as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
