IT Assistant

4 weeks ago


Durham, United States Durham Housing Authority Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary:

As a member of DHA's IT team, the on-site support specialist is considered a desktop support expert responsible for computer hardware, software (location-specific or global), and peripherals. On-site support is the primary escalation point for resolving incidents involving desktops or laptops, service requests, and connectivity issues. The on-site support specialist also enforces DHA's desktop and laptop policies and procedures.

Essential responsibilities and duties:

  • Provides research and diagnosis
  • Resolves and closes incidents/service requests based on help desk procedures and assigned deadlines
  • Escalates unresolved incidents/service requests within agreed timelines
  • Records relevant incident/service request details as per help desk procedures
  • Communicates with the customer regarding the progress of the incident
  • Ensures tickets are always up-to-date until issues are resolved
  • Complies with Quality, Health, Safety and Safety (QHSE) and IT policies
  • Engages with customers, other DHA IT support groups, and 3rd party vendors when needed
  • Perform the staging of the equipment
  • Performs IMAC (Install, Move, Add and Change)
  • Carries out maintenance and support of hardware and software
  • Troubleshoot and resolve PC incidents and/or VIP requests
  • Coordinates with Service Desk for hardware repair
  • Assists the DQ Server team when server maintenance is required
  • Creates/maintains IT Glue documentation
  • Special Event Coverage
  • Connected Backup Customer Support
  • Local network support and/or help with centralized network equipment
  • hardware/software selection, acquisition, configuration, installation, configuration, upgrades,
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Creating/deleting user accounts and file permissions
  • Backup management and maintenance

Key competences:

  • Windows System Administration
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills and excellent communication skills to provide quick and accurate feedback to customers in a professional manner.
  • Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and network services.

Education and Experience

Associate Degree in Information Technology or certification in the IT field; 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 and Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 10. A combination of education and experience can be considered.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and Disability Plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • EAP
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement Plans