Helpdesk Technician I/II

Smith Senior Living Chicago, Illinois, United States Skilled Labor

About this position


Description:


  • Manage execution of help desk tickets in a timely and efficient manner providing professional end-user support via telephone, email, etc.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting and service of office printers, both local and networked.
  • Be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software.
  • Provide IT troubleshooting services such as, maintaining, installing, repairing and modifying computers/mobile devices and their associated business software.
  • Provide technical resolution for client and internally reported issues on production and development systems.
  • Plan and manage the installation, configuration, upgrade, repair, movement, and replacement of desktop PCs, laptops, and peripherals at the help desk level.
  • Contribute to ongoing infrastructure and software development projects.
  • Support systems involved in deployment, testing and production environments.
  • Research, resolve, respond to, and document end user inquiries.
  • Provide solutions and advice on technical issues.
  • Use feedback from customers to improve problem-solving techniques and customer service.
  • Document and analyze technical issues and customer interactions.
  • Gather accurate technical information from customers on reported issues.
  • Maintain accurate inventory for all IT hardware and software.
  • Monitor and perform audits of computer systems and backups.
  • Assist users with account creation, accessing, and using IT systems.
  • Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions.
  • Troubleshoot software/hardware performance issues.
  • Answer all incoming calls and document the reported issue and all prominent details.
  • Provide appropriate documentation on services provided and status updates as needed.
  • Attend training sessions and conferences to stay current with best practices on how to help customers with technical issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:

  • 3+ years experience supporting and maintaining Cisco environments.
  • BA/BS degree in computer science or equivalent combination of work-related experience and education.
  • Two years help-desk support and computing experience with a high degree of fluency in computer literacy practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Project).
  • Fluent in mechanisms such as peripherals
  • Comfortable providing technical assistance and fixing issues that arise.
  • Experience working with smart devices such as tablets.
  • Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware, and other equipment.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems with working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies.
  • Able to multitask, demonstrating skills with evaluating, configuring, and troubleshooting multiple PC types and general business office peripherals.
  • Working knowledge of imaging technology.
  • Working knowledge of WiFi technologies as related to PC setup and enterprise systems.
  • Ability to work independently with sound attention to detail.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, travel as required between locations, and be on-call for IT coverage out of normal business hours.


Salary Information

$27.00 - $27.00 Hourly Wage