IT Technician

Technical Support SpecialistProvides technical assistance to computer users. Answers questions or resolves computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. Provides assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.Specific Responsibilities:Provides first level contact and convey resolutions to customer issuesProperly escalates unresolved queries to the next level of supportTracks, routes and redirects problems to correct resourcesUpdates customer data and produces activity reportsWalks customers through problem solving processFollows up with customers, provide feedback and see problems through to resolutionUtilizes excellent customer service skills and exceed customers' expectationsEnsures proper recording, documentation and closureRecommends procedure modifications or improvementsEducation and Experience:BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent3+ years' working experience in providing help desk supportGood communication skillsWorking knowledge of help desk software, databases and remote controlStrong client-facing and communication skillsAdvanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skillCompetencies:Customer Service: Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and customers' needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer within the resources that can be made available.Problem Solving Skills: Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analysis, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges.Technical Proficiency: Must be able to apply the technical knowledge and skills required in order to achieve the expected outputs.Initiative: Does more than is required or expected in the job; does things that no one has requested that will improve or enhance services, or avoid problems. Plans ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes action.Listening, Understanding, Responding: An effective and articulate communicator.Work Environment: May work in a variety of environments including professional offices, clinics, hospitals, or out-patient facilities. They spend much of their time on their feet, actively working with patients.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.