Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Support Technician serves as the first point of contact for technical support and provides assistance to users with a wide range of IT issues. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality customer service, troubleshooting, and escalating complex problems when necessary. As an entry-level position, it offers opportunities to build IT knowledge and technical skills while contributing to the organization’s IT operations.
Responsibilities:
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Technical Support and Troubleshooting:
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Assist users with login and password resets, printer/scanner installation, SharePoint/OneDrive connectivity, CMIC access, VPN connectivity, network performance issues, and mobile device deployment.
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Perform basic system diagnostics and troubleshooting for computers, tablets, phones, and printers to resolve performance or connectivity issues.
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Execute initial triage for user-reported issues, categorize and prioritize tickets based on business and user impact, and escalate unresolved issues to higher tiers of support.
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Equipment and Software Support:
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Install, configure, and perform routine maintenance on hardware and software.
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Assist users with software requests and deployments, ensuring proper configuration and functionality.
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Update IT Asset Management System for hardware provisioning, reallocation and decommissioning.
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Incident Management:
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Log and track user issues within the incident management system.
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Provide timely updates and communication with users on the status of their requests or incidents.
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Customer Service:
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Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring user concerns are addressed professionally and efficiently.
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Maintain strong verbal and written communication while interacting with operations, field employees, and executives.
Qualifications:
Education & Certification:
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Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA A+ are beneficial.
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Pursue additional certifications (e.g., ITIL, CompTIA Network+) to enhance qualifications and career advancement.
Experience:
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0–3 years of experience in an IT support role or relevant internship.
Required Skills and Competencies:
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Technical Skills:
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Proficiency with incident management systems and service reporting metrics.
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Knowledge of Microsoft productivity tools, operating systems, and networking technologies (e.g., Cellular, WLAN, Ethernet).
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Familiarity with scripting tools for administrative tasks and security suites for Unified Threat Management.
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Interpersonal and Analytical Skills:
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Strong customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and provide clear guidance.
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Adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Personal Attributes:
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Integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.
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Effective time management and the ability to work under pressure.
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Strong listening, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
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Primarily office-based with weekly visits to job sites, which may expose the technician to outdoor weather, construction equipment, noise, and uneven terrain.
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Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and occasional reaching, lifting, and kneeling.