Technology Support Specialist 1

Focus on the Family•Colorado Springs, CO

39d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal. The Technology Support Specialist 1 position exists to support the ministry objectives of Focus on the Family departments by implementing, upgrading, and supporting End User systems, including computer hardware, software, mobile devices, and business voice telephony solutions. The position responsibilities include identifying, prioritizing, resolving, and/or escalating system issues. This is a Service Desk Level 1 position and will troubleshoot issues, identifying root causes, documenting resolutions, and following processes and procedures required to correct issues pertaining to End User Services.

Requirements

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Positive and encouraging attitude with ability to motivate/encourage peers
Self-motivated; requires little direct supervision; Team player; trustworthy; reliable
Coachable; able to redirect attention as needed; creative thinker; effective problem solver; well organized and good with time management
Associates degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
1-2 years of administration and organizational experience required
Experienced in customer service, clear communication, problem resolution, and technology support
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
Working knowledge of technology equipment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow directions and keep records
Ability to function effectively in a team environment
Ability to work with confidential information
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others; patience in dealing with people who do not understand technology
Ability to provide technical support over the phone, good phone skills, professional demeanor
Good problem-solving skills: ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly to solve it
Ability to handle constantly changing flow of traffic; remain productive during slow times, be able to multitask effectively during busy times, exercise patience, and professionalism during stressful situations
Ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision
Maintain a cool and calm demeanor under pressure
Able to represent the Technology department in professional and Christ-like manner in all dealings with Ministry customers and external partners

Nice To Haves

1-2 years in Mac or PC-based operating systems and applications experience preferred
Industry certification preferred
PC and Mac certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Identifies, analyzes, prioritizes, resolves and/or escalates system issues for End User systems
Works as part of an On-Call rotation to provide after-hours support
Serves as a point of contact (via phone or email) for all ministry telecommunications and technology services
Enters and updates required information for service requests and incidents into the Service Desk software
Determines urgency, impact, and prioritization of a request/incident based on documented criteria
Provides troubleshooting and diagnosis of service issues and resolution as promptly and professionally as possible
Identifies and documents new issue resolutions and processes/procedures for improved quality of services and efficiency of the team
Escalates service issues to the appropriate technical service group as promptly as possible supplying support information to assist the next level team
Follows up with customers regarding outstanding service requests, and provides satisfactory resolution prior to closing tickets
Provides technical support for desktop hardware, all Windows based and Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office Applications, and many other desktop software applications
Builds, configures, and install Desktops, Workstations, and Laptops according to Focus Standards. Sets-up new users and provides basic customer training as needed
Provides support and administration of the desktop telephones and computer based soft telephone systems
Remotely installs/updates software in accordance with Software License Management and Cybersecurity Policies
Assists in the administration of desktop, laptop, and mobile device fleets; updates software using desktop management tools
Gains functional knowledge about additional technology services to enhance service team capabilities and promote technology professionalism, capabilities, and teamwork
Adheres to all technical policies, processes, procedures, and standards in the performance of all tasks in this area of responsibility
Adheres to procedures for Technology team approved ITIL standards
Perform other duties as assigned