IT Support Analyst
AgeSpan is seeking a talented, self-motivated, and hard-working individual to join the Information Technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has a passion for IT, the enthusiasm to learn, and is eager to make a significant contribution towards the increasing demand for new technologies to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will be customer service-oriented and technically driven with a basic understanding of a broad range of technologies. A self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, have well balanced systems maintenance and troubleshooting skills and can rapidly learn and familiarize themselves with a complex environment is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing integrated support and repairs of all computers for assigned remote locations, installation and upgrades of PC software and network-based applications, and setup and configuration of Intel PC's with approved software.
The Support Analyst is a key member in a small IT Team that supports the day-to-day activities of end users providing Tier 1 support to our staff via phone, email and computer chat. You will be crucial in providing timely and effective support across two locations while providing excellent customer service related to agency supported applications and equipment. You will ask appropriate questions and use knowledge and resources to diagnose and resolve their issues. You will escalate issues that require additional knowledge or skill set.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide support to 500+ users by troubleshooting and supporting IT systems including phone systems, Microsoft applications, accounting software, file management, and security applications, as well as hardware including laptops, tablets, smart phones, printers, and audio/video equipment.
- Serve as the first point of contact for staff seeking technical assistance
- Perform onsite or remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
- Provide quick resolution and excellent customer service
- Install, make changes and repair computer hardware and software
- Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
- Provide accurate information on IT products or services
- Record events and problems and their resolution in the ticketing system
- Prompt time entry and keep tickets updated at all times to ensure smooth handoff of issues
- Pass on any feedback or suggestions by staff to the Help Desk manager and IT team
- Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures
- Follow-up with staff to ensure issues are resolved
- Maintain technical documentation and service catalog on installation of software, configuration of hardware and problem troubleshooting
Skills and Qualifications:
Skills include:
- Tech savvy with working knowledge of Phone systems, Microsoft Office products, PC's and Ticketing systems
- Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products
- Hands on experience with diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-oriented, patient and cool-tempered
- Ability to juggling many tasks
Qualifications: A minimum of 1+ years of experience in the field. Bachelor/Associate degree in an IT related study is preferred or technical certifications such as CompTIA Network +, A+, MCP, MCTIP, Microsoft certifications. Must have basic knowledge of computer systems and mobile devices.
Hours: 37.5 per week
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