IT Support Technician (NY)

Support TechnicianThe Support Technician is a dynamic and passionate follower of technology that is eager to advance in their career in IT. Based out of our office in Long Island, this position will give technicians the chance to work with clients both remotely and on-site at client offices in Long Island or the city. MUST BE LOCAL.SUPPORT the Clients & GROW with the Business!At Wheelhouse IT, our team has the best intentions of the company and client in mind always. The Support Technician reports to the Support Desk Manager but are part of a team and believe in the future of the organization. Support Technicians are friendly & excited to troubleshoot any incoming issue that comes their way. At WheelHouse IT, you'll have a chance to approach the job with new ideas and solutions every day. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must so no details are lost if a ticket is escalated to our escalation level. The right candidate for this position is open-minded and willing to work directly with all types of clients/internal staff, ranging from technical to the very non-technical.WheelHouse IT is a Microsoft partner, so Technicians here can expect to troubleshoot and resolve issues with Windows and Office 365. Familiarity with RMM tools and remote support is also a must.Be part of an EXCITING, FAST-paced and DYNAMIC Team!Support Technicians love a challenge and constantly be looking for ways to improve themselves and the company. They are driven to improve the environment and they will be expected to contribute to that goal regularly. They will look for ways to provide only the best customer service and support to our clients. When the need arises this individual may be called upon to assist on projects as needs dictate. They will also contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of internal systems, and in some cases, customer-facing hosted and cloud environments.BENEFITS come with the territory :Medical, Dental, & Vision insuranceShort-term, Long-term, and Life insuranceCompany-sponsored 401K with matchPaid vacationCompany-sponsored cell phonePerformance-based bonusesTrainingOther perks that make this a great place to work, learn, and growDesired Skills & Expectations in the workplace:Doesn't avoid a challenge and is willing to step up to opportunityOnly Great work ethic need apply (Made a mistake? Own up to it and learn)Comes up with solutions and not excusesAttention to detail is a MUSTShow us you can work/play well with others in and outside the teamDemonstrate a willingness to improve yourself and grow with the organizationBe driven to develop a solid "knowledge base" of best practices and problem resolutionsAppreciate a diverse team and the variety that comes in the MSP industryHave an EPIC personality1+ years of experience and/or familiarity in supporting: (IF APPLICABLE)Network connectivity and networking equipment for LAN/WAN topologiesMicrosoft Products (i.e. Office 365, Windows OS's)Microsoft Active Directory administrationInternet-related technologies, including - Registrars, SSL and hosting providersTechnical Certifications or training equivalent to A+ and Network+Considered a plus :Prior experience in an MSP or support environment is highly desirableServer hardware and related tech: RAID, iLO, DRAC, Bare Metal Restores, Backup methodsLabTech or similar RMM experienceConnectWise experience or similar PSA experienceOnly local candidates need apply. (Office is located in Wantagh, NY)The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed.