Desktop Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States New Era Technology company Full time

Job Summary

New Era Technology company is seeking a skilled Desktop Support Technician to join our team. As a Desktop Support Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support for desktops, laptops, peripherals, and network problems. You will serve as the initial contact for reporting technical issues and answering questions related to software, hardware, and network problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on technical support for desktops, laptops, peripherals, and network problems.
  • Serve as the initial contact for reporting technical issues and answering questions related to software, hardware, and network problems.
  • Perform testing of equipment that has been repaired, prior to returning the equipment to the user.
  • Imaging and re-imaging for Windows and Apple notebook deployments.
  • Respond to phone calls, messages, and emails related to system issues or hardware problems.
  • Accurately diagnose, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Assist end-users with hardware and software installations, configurations, and upgrades.
  • Educate users on best practices for IT security and data protection.
  • Ensure exceptional customer service and user satisfaction.
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and monitor the functioning of personal computers and server systems.
  • Basic Networking Knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to address complex technical problems.
  • Support and Mentor team members of desktop support technicians.
  • Undertake pre-emptive maintenance on telecommunication equipment.
  • Escalate unresolved issues to higher support tiers when necessary.
  • Assign tasks, Coordinate with L2 teams, conduct training and provide feedback.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintain accurate records of incidents, service requests, and resolutions.
  • Create and update documentation related to desktop support processes.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
  • Inventory management.
  • Other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Positive attitude and collaborative approach in working within a team environment.
  • Leadership experience.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong oral and written communications.
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes.
  • Critical thinking and analytical capabilities in troubleshooting and problem solving.
  • Planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to be flexible and handle stressful situations at times.

Qualifications

This is a level 2 position ideally suited to a candidate with 5+ years' experience in a fast-paced desktop support environment, experience providing leadership, training and mentoring to a team, and experience with 1 or more of the following.

  • Technical skills in installation and troubleshooting of relevant software and hardware.
  • Knowledge and experience providing customer services, preferably in an IT service environment.
  • Using any case management / support ticketing and knowledge-based systems.
  • Experience of supporting Office 365.
  • A+ certification.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Requires reliable transport in order to be onsite.

Work Environment

  • The candidate will work onsite under direction of the partner leadership team.

Expected Hours of Work

  • 8 hour shifts as directed by partner leadership. Typically, 8-5 with 1-hour unpaid lunch or 8:30-4:30 with half hour paid lunch.

Travel

  • Maybe required to travel between local sites as requested by partner leadership.

Payrate

$23 / hour on W2 + Benefits

Employee Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K with a match
  • 28 paid days off including company holidays.
  • 5 different Flexible Spending account options


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