Desktop Support Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (XaaS) cloud technology solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, government, education, telecom, technology e-commerce, and financial services. Our contact centers are powered by both on-site and remote agents, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer journeys, drive scalability and reduce costs. 

At MCI we are committed to fostering an environment where professionals can build meaningful careers, access continuous learning and development opportunities and contribute to the success of a globally expanding, industry-leading organization.

We're looking for a customer-focused and technically skilled Desktop Support Technician to join our IT team. In this role, you'll provide both on-site and remote technical support, ensuring employees have the tools and technology they need to perform at their best. You'll serve as the first point of contact for IT support, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, networking, and telephony issues while delivering exceptional customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, collaborating with others, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our IT environment.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilites:

• Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, networking, and telephony-related issues.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, resolve, and follow up on technical incidents in a timely manner.
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade desktop computers, laptops, peripherals, and other IT equipment.
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems and business applications.
• Manage desktop hardware and software assets, ensuring inventory and software licensing records remain accurate and up to date.
• Support end users both remotely and on-site across the organization.
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT support or engineering teams when required.
• Coordinate with supervisors and IT teams to support new technology deployments, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Maintain clear documentation of incidents, resolutions, assets, and technical procedures.
• Assist with user training and provide guidance on technology best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:

• Previous experience in Desktop Support, IT Help Desk, or a similar technical support role.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve complex technical issues.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, desktop hardware, software installation, networking fundamentals, and telephony systems.
• Experience with hardware installation, configuration, maintenance, and asset management.
• Ability to plan, document, and execute technical tasks and projects effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Associate's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, Security+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCITP), or similar certifications are advantageous but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to frequently travel about the facility moving equipment weighing up to forty (40) pounds, bending or crouching to access cables, and the ability to observe details at close range. Some time will be spent in server rooms and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity benefits our employees, company, customers, and community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees are responsible for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal-opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, MCI's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY)

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services. In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa's Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI's subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines. Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce, GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum.

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The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time for any reason.