Desktop Support Technician SeniorPRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:Under general supervision, the Senior Desktop Support Technician provides third-tier response in resolving computer systems and applications software issues that are escalated by lower level technicians; and responds to user inquiries and requests for assistance. Employees in this job class forecast new equipment needs and plan for moves and new technology introduction, as well as work directly with customers and IT staff to analyze and troubleshoot system problems, advise or instruct on solutions, and coordinate responses with other areas when necessary.
This job requires detailed knowledge of the business and its functions, a full range of technical customer support and problem-solving skills; and the ability to evaluate and address a wide variety of computing issues.Typical duties include supporting and advising other IT technicians as well as customers in responding to escalated user issues and operational problems with the organization's more complex computing systems; providing telephone and remote access within the IT group for troubleshooting, configuration, and repair of complex issues related to networking, hardware operations and software applications; studying and evaluating prior steps in resolving escalated issues, and developing and executing new trouble shooting steps until the issue is resolved; forecasting new equipment requirements, and planning for moves and new technology acquisitions; maintaining records of all tickets worked on and annotating accordingly; troubleshooting and repairing personal computers and peripheral equipment, and providing on-site troubleshooting and repair of client networks and computers; planning and coordinating system implementations at new site builds; performing periodic inventory audit of all computer and telecom systems; participating in documenting departmental policies and procedures; maintaining understanding of the company's technology needs and strategies, and ensuring policies and regulations are followed; and traveling to other locations approximately 30% of the time.Minimum qualifications include three or more years of desktop and systems support experience in diverse IT environments; excellent troubleshooting skills, especially for Windows, Networks and Telecom systems; experience using remote desktop tools; understanding of database structures and SQL; knowledge of and skill to operate the applications supported, which include SQL Queries, Windows, Outlook and Microsoft word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; familiarity with business systems and processes supported by systems; familiarity with in-house Contract Management System or similar product preferred; initiative and follow-through, including the ability to complete an assignment from start to finish and provide follow-up and documentation; strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customers and others; effective written communication skills using appropriate business English; human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team; effective customer service skills; intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; and demonstrated customer service, problem solving and common sense skills.Education requirements include an Associates High School Diploma or GED.The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: Not Applicable.Physical requirements include the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: viewing computer screen/monitor, utilizing keyboard, answering phone/making calls.Work is performed in a normal office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.