Tier 1 Technical Support Specialist
Configures, installs and troubleshoots PC systems and peripherals.Provides helpdesk and technical support for customers online, via email and over the phone.Provides training, repairs and preventative maintenance.Maintains a high degree of end user support ensuring equipment, software, communications and training is sufficient for all end user needs.Configures and tests customer purchased equipment before shipment.Creates and manages tickets on the helpdesk system.Assists the Systems and Network Manager with network and communication projects.Develops strong understanding of company products sold, equipment, requirements and objectives to ensure customers are provided with high quality support and satisfaction.Adheres to internal procedures and suggests improvements if needed.Provides weekend/afterhours emergency coverage when needed and scheduled.Maintains and projects professionalism when speaking/interacting with customers.Responsible for working according to the company's safety and quality standards.Maintains a safe and clean work area.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science in Computer Science (BS) or its equivalent formal training.
- Experience with computers, networking and related equipment.
- Must read, write and understand English.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential functions for this position.
- Must be authorized to work in the USA.
- Bonus: Previous help desk/support experience is a plus.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Requires sitting for a prolonged period of time.
- Requires dexterity and coordination to handle files and paper.
- Requires climbing on ladders when needed to accomplish tasks.
- Requires occasional lifting of files, stacks of paper, reference and other materials up to 25 lbs.
- Requires minimum reaching for items above and below desk level.
- Moving from place to place within the building to accomplish tasks.
- Requires strength, coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
- Requires traveling when needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)