Desktop Support Technician

Desktop Support Technician

This role will be to provide overall hardware/software support to employees and incoming new hires. The position will assist in providing weekly reports, inventory management, and other administrative tasks as needed. The successful candidate must be capable of providing excellent customer service to a wide variety of users through professional commitment and dedication. This candidate must also be able to adapt to change and learn quickly in a highly dynamic environment. This position requires occasional travel between company locations, potentially involving travel of up to approximately 150 miles per trip. Business mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities:

• Image and install software on Windows, and Apple laptops/desktops including IMAC (installations, moves, additions, and changes) and Remote support
• Troubleshoot post deployment issues on multiple computer platforms: Windows, Macintosh and mobile devices
• Printer break-fix and installation
• Disposal, redeployment and Asset reclaim
• Shipping coordination
• Data Backup and Data Recovery coordination
• Hardware Refresh
• Warranty and Out-of-warranty repair and replacement
• Depot Services
• Walk Up Support
• Spare parts management
• Good Knowledge / hand on supporting VDI 1 st level Troubleshooting
• Executive (VIP) Support
• Audio and Video Support including Health Checks
• Inventory and Asset Management – Depot Operations
• Coordinate with external vendors for dispatch support
• Identify and resolve hardware and software application conflicts
• Open and close service requests, as well as manage the classification, assignment, tracking, and completion of requests or incidents
• Responsible for asset tagging and entering all incoming equipment into our asset management system
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to properly onboard incoming new hires
• Ensure that hardware is properly assigned and updated into our management system
• Provide weekly reports on physical inventory counts as well as record weekly outflows of hardware equipment
• Work with external Suppliers to schedule repairs for damaged/malfunctioning hardware
• Ensure that resolutions are consistent with company standards and policies

Requirements/Qualifications :

• IT experience, including technical training
• Knowledge of Windows and Macintosh platforms, (including portables) and Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Experience with imaging windows 10 OS.
• Familiar with basic network concepts (e.g., TCP IP, Windows Networking, Ethernet)
• Networked printer experience (queue creation, server maintenance, etc.)
• Experience in using PC-based word processing, presentation, and e-mail software preferred
• Experience with using PC-based spreadsheet software sufficient to develop formulas, complete calculations across multiple worksheets, and use functions preferred
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, weekends, or modified schedules when reasonably required to support planned maintenance, deployments, or business-critical incidents.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks among many competing requests
• Experience working in or supporting a call center or help desk environment
• CompTIA A+ certification and/or Microsoft certification preferred
• Aptitude for learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and in a team environment
• Ability to occasionally lift and transport IT equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle for required business travel, with mileage reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between multiple work locations as required by the position