ComTec Solutions is hiring: IT Systems Specialist in City of Rochester

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Billable Hours Goal: 80% of worked hours

Travel Required: Minimal as needed

Position Type: Full Time

Job Purpose:

The IT Systems Specialist provides a first point of contact for customers requiring support on deployed technologies (e.g.: applications, systems, servers, desktops, and peripherals). The IT Systems Specialist is the first line of technical support for all inbound customer calls and tickets, providing remote assistance or escalating the issue as necessary.

Duties:

• Respond to customer inquiries in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer the most commonly asked questions for defined issues and problems
• Act as first line analyst for service request tickets following established protocols
• Create, document, and escalate issues and problems according to ticketing standards and SLAs
• Monitor ticket queues and provide service or escalation as necessary
• Provide desktop, server and network support (including administering and maintaining end user accounts, password resets/unlocks, and email setup and support)
• Set-up and configure new equipment and prepare for install
• Accurately enter and maintain case information including notes and resolution
• Adhere to departmental policies for reporting and managing requests and change control
• Participate in emergency on call rotation schedule
• Internal IT Support as needed
• Identify sales opportunities and pass the information to correct team members
• Submit timesheets accurately and timely
• Other duties as required

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Reports to Manager, IT Services

Requirements:

Description:

IT Systems Specialist

Job Category: Information Technology

Department: IT Services Group

Billable Hours Goal: 80% of worked hours

Location: Rochester, NY

Travel Required: Minimal as needed

Position Type: Full Time

Job Purpose:

The IT Systems Specialist provides a first point of contact for customers requiring support on deployed technologies (e.g.: applications, systems, servers, desktops, and peripherals). The IT Systems Specialist is the first line of technical support for all inbound customer calls and tickets, providing remote assistance or escalating the issue as necessary.

Duties:

• Respond to customer inquiries in a courteous and professional manner
• Answer the most commonly asked questions for defined issues and problems
• Act as first line analyst for service request tickets following established protocols
• Create, document, and escalate issues and problems according to ticketing standards and SLAs
• Monitor ticket queues and provide service or escalation as necessary
• Provide desktop, server and network support (including administering and maintaining end user accounts, password resets/unlocks, and email setup and support)
• Set-up and configure new equipment and prepare for install
• Accurately enter and maintain case information including notes and resolution
• Adhere to departmental policies for reporting and managing requests and change control
• Participate in emergency on call rotation schedule
• Internal IT Support as needed
• Identify sales opportunities and pass the information to correct team members
• Submit timesheets accurately and timely
• Other duties as required

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Reports to Manager, IT Services

Requirements:

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Use of computer and office equipment.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Performs all administrative functions expected at this level.

Minimum Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of available tools to assist in daily tasks
• Ability to troubleshoot server based software issues with:
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2/2016 (x32 and x64)
• Microsoft Windows Active Directory Infrastructure
• Microsoft Terminal Server 2003/2008/2008 R2 (x32 and x64)
• Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
• Microsoft Azure
• Knowledge of workstation/server hardware and software troubleshooting abilities
• Very knowledgeable of various workstation peripherals such as printers, PDAs, scanners, etc.
• In depth knowledge of workstation hardware and software troubleshooting abilities
• Working knowledge of HP and Dell equipment; general understanding of storage solutions
• Extremely knowledgeable in troubleshooting and resolving workstation based software issues with:
• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 10 (x32 and x64)
• Microsoft Office 20XX
• Domain and workgroup environments
• Knowledge and understanding of AD, DNS, the Internet and mail flow is preferred

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Pleasant and professional demeanor in all client and internal communications
• Ability to multi task
• Intellectually resourceful with sound judgment and effective decision-making abilities
• Independent worker and able to work effectively on daily tasks without direct supervision
• Strong organization skills and ability to operate efficiently throughout daily tasks
• In general owns issues through resolution although understands when to escalate a problem to another team member and whom to escalate to; accepts escalated issues; and mentors when appropriate
• Demonstrates empathy with users and professionalism at all times
• Work well with clients at all levels
• Operates with client satisfaction in mind
• Energy, enthusiasm and results-oriented

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• CompTIA A+ and Network+ preferred
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) preferred
• At least two years relevant experience in providing telephone/remote desktop support

Additional Requirements

• Ability to schedule for evening or weekend work occasionally
• Valid driver's license in your state of residence and reliable personal vehicle
  
  
  

Compensation details: 19.24-18.25 Hourly Wage

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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