Desktop Support Technician
Short Term Project
Philadelphia
We are seeking an IT Support Technician to join our client’s Deskside Support Services team as part of their Return-to-Work initiative.
Our client is opening the doors to their over 35+ office locations to welcome back their staff full-time. As a Desktop Support Technician, you will be responsible for delivering Level 1 hardware and software technical assistance to our colleagues across a specific office location.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring an outstanding level of customer service while providing advanced technical assistance to our colleagues.
Your commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to problem-solving will contribute significantly to the success of our support services team.
Key Responsibilities :
Technical Assistance & Troubleshooting :
- Provide technical support at colleagues' desks, including hardware diagnostic, troubleshooting, configuration, and replacement if necessary.
- Handle software installation and troubleshooting, focusing on Microsoft Windows 10 and MS Office 2013 / O365.
- Address voice and video network issues and offer mobile device configuration, training, and diagnosis.
- Conduct recovery testing to ensure system availability after outages.
Ticket Management & Proactive Support :
- Manage ticket workflows, escalating unresolved issues promptly and maintaining hardware inventory records.
- Document and track colleague inquiries, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
- Set clear expectations with colleagues and follow up to ensure their satisfaction.
- Implement approved operating system enhancements and recommend modifications to reduce problems.
Customer Service & Collaboration :
- Deliver exceptional customer service with a customer-first mentality.
- Collaborate with other support groups to restore services and identify and resolve computing problems.
- Alert colleagues and team members promptly when major problems are suspected.
Physical Support & Professionalism :
- Physically capable of carrying and handling endpoint devices and peripherals ( 40lbs) while walking between support desks and colleagues' desks.
- Address cabling / wiring issues under desks.
- Interact professionally with colleagues, adhering to a business casual dress code.
Qualifications :
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office, and Apple hardware and operating systems.
- Analytical skills to analyze problems and determine effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, while interacting with customers and IT staff.
- Strong customer service aptitude, empathy, innovation, and integrity.
- An associate degree or equivalent work experience in technology, hospitality, retail, or customer-focused fields is highly regarded.
- A+ certification or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is a plus.