Help Desk Support/Technical Support - Remote

Help Desk TechnicianKelley Create is a dynamic and innovative business technology company dedicated to helping our partners grow their businesses while supporting the wild success of our co-workers and ourselves. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and are committed to driving growth and success in our industry.The Help Desk Technician is primarily responsible for providing helpdesk support for client end users, which may include onsite or remote diagnosis and repair, performing planned system maintenance on client networks, and troubleshooting support requests and systems analysis, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Hardware may include workstations, printers, servers, firewalls, switches, and phones. Support requests may entail tier I/II issues related to active directory management, line of business applications, routing/switching, server and network hardware, or their associated services and roles.Provide IT support relating to technical issues involving Microsoft's core business applications and operating systemsSupport of disaster recovery solutionsProvide basic technical support at the network level: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and securityProvide basic remote access solution implementation and support: VPN, Terminal Services, and CitrixMonitor remote monitoring and management system alerts and notifications; respond accordingly through service tickets.Communicate with customers as required including keeping them informed of incident progress or notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages.Improve customer service, perception, and satisfactionWork with the Service Desk Dispatcher to ensure requests are routed to the proper resource to be resolved quickly and efficientlyEscalate service requests that require engineer-level supportEnter time and expenses in ConnectWise according to company proceduresComplete assigned training materials and blueprints on the ConnectWise UniversityWork through project tickets and phases in ConnectWise as assigned by a Project ManagerEnter all work as service or project tickets into ConnectWiseMaintain positive, cooperative, and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with through your job.Competencies:Customer Focus: The individual needs to demonstrate understanding and compassion for concerns and issues. The individual should promptly address customer inquiries and complaints and go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.Communication Skills —Clearly and effectively communicate with customers and team members. Pays full attention to customers, understands their needs, and responds appropriately.Problem-Solving Skills: The individual identifies the root cause of customer issues and develops effective solutions. They think outside the box to resolve customer problems and improve service. They make sound decisions quickly to address customer needs and issues.Time Management: The individual effectively prioritizes tasks to manage multiple customer inquiries and issues. Adaptability —The individual adapts to changing customer needs, policies, and technologies. Ability and desire to provide exceptional customer serviceAbility to act with a sense of urgency while paying attention to detailAbility to multi-task effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environmentAbility to communicate in a positive, effective, and efficient mannerAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to prepare, organize, and present information to groups of peopleAbility to match solutions to prospective client needsAbility to work after-hours and on-call shiftsTechnical skillset in hardware setup and troubleshootingTechnical skillset in Windows operating systems: Windows (XP,7,8,10) Windows Server (SBS,2008 R2,2012, etc.)Proficient with typing, use of Microsoft Office Applications, and the InternetQualifications:Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an IT bench, support, or consulting roleMinimum of one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Exchange & Microsoft Active DirectoryMinimum of one (1) year of experience with LAN and WAN configuration, setup, and troubleshootingMinimum of one (1) year of experience providing excellent exceptional service directly to end usersA BA/BS in related field is preferredOne or more of the following industry certifications Net+, MCSA/E, MOS, CCNA, are preferredMust have reliable transportationTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Language Skills: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, invoices, SOP, and instructions; Effectively present information in one-on-one situations and small group situations to customers or vendors, and other employees.Math Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Frequently communicates with co-workers, customers, and vendors in person, on the telephone, and the computer to aidFrequently operates a motor vehicle while traveling to client siteFrequently exposed to outside elements when traveling to client siteFrequently sits and/or stands for long periodsFrequently uses the computer with fingers and hands for documentation, research, and troubleshootingFrequently work in a well-lit, tempered roomFrequently views the computer to perform dutiesFrequently bends, stoops, kneels, or climbs when installing or moving computers, monitors, servers, etc.Occasionally lifts objects such as office supplies, computers, monitors, and servers that can weigh up to 50 poundsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods. The employee is also frequently required to talk and hear on the telephone and in person with individuals and groups. Vision is required as the incumbent is required to read and respond to documents in hard copy and electronic form.Medical InsuranceDental/Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible Spending Account OptionsSupplemental insurance401K with company matchProfit Sharing upon goal attainmentPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysOngoing training opportunitiesMust have reliable transportation and pass pre-employment screening.Equal Opportunity EmployerKelley Create is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Kelley Create complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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