The IT Support Associate's primary responsibility is to ensure proper computer operation in order for end users to accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end-user support requests, and escalation of incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service level expectations.
Success Factors
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software and hardware via ticket system
- Train computer users as needed
- Assist in troubleshooting and problem solving in a timely manner
- Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex desktop issues for end-users; recommend and implement corrective solutions, including repair for remote users as needed
- Maintain daily performance of computers and follow up with users and team members to ensure issues have been resolved
- Manage and troubleshoot telecommunication issues, accessing control of systems as needed
- Track and manage incoming support tickets in ServiceNow platform
- Maintain user satisfaction with their IT working environment
- Maintain front-end IT infrastructure (work stations, printers, Cisco phone system, etc) and their reliability
- Local order management of IT equipment and consumables
- Develop in-depth product knowledge in order to resolve customer questions and issues
- Follow standard Service Desk operating procedures
- End-user account maintenance, including account creation, ongoing maintenance and deletion
- Implement and assist the IT Manager on the roll out of new applications, hardware or operating systems:
- Learn about the new application or operating systems;
- Run tests before implementing them in all systems;
- Evaluate new applications or operative systems; and
- Install them on all systems in the company
- Other duties as assigned
People Management/Relationships
- Take initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)
- Treat everyone with respect
- Develop loyalty and trust with team
- Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
- Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
- Hold self accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions
- Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
- Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent experience within a technical support function
- 5+ years' experience working in IT support or at a help desk capacity preferred
- Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office Suite products, Microsoft certification a plus
- Experience with mobile device management system requirements preferred
- A+ technology certification required
- Previous service management or ITL ticketing system experience preferred (ServiceNow a plus)
- Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of technical and non-technical skill sets
- Ability to work extended hours on occasion and available on off hours during busier times of the year; occasional travel to other locations required
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
- Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel to local and non-local clients as needed, overnight travel may be required
- This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned.
Salary Range:
$20.00 - $28.00