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IT Help Desk / Online Support

Brea,CA

POSITION SUMMARY : Provides first level phone support Company wide. Ensures that all Phone support calls are logged, resolved, or are forwarded to the proper group for resolution. Responsible for desktop configurations and imaging, providing ongoing system updates and maintenance of these systems. LAN / WAN network troubleshooting, and vendor coordination. This person will be responsible for assisting the Information Technology group with maintaining Enterprise backups (e.g., Commvault) and supporting numerous other third party applications (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP Oracle, Remedy, etc). Provides IT purchasing services; tracks purchase requisitions and orders Company locations from initial request through final delivery of products. Monitors the pricing and invoicing of merchandise to ensure proper payment and cost savings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Takes users issues and requests via phone, email, and Ticketing System. Log the issues\requests into the Help Desk Tracking System then either resolves or escalates to the appropriate resource.
• First level troubleshooting of laptops, desktops, servers, network related or attached systems.
• Recommends or performs minor remedial actions to correct problems.
• Provides updates, status, and completion information to manager, problem request tracking system, and / or users, via voice mail, e-mail, or in-person communication.
• Replaces defective or inadequate software packages.
• Maintain Active directory user account and security consistency.
• Service internal and external customers cost effectively; log and track customer support requests
• Escalate and redirect Help Desk Incidents to the appropriate technical resources
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair PC hardware and Operating Systems. Troubleshoot MS and Enterprise software application issues.
• Provide support for LAN, remote (VPN, RDP, Citrix) access, and resolve basic Email connectivity issues.
• Installation and maintenance of Windows based PC / Laptops in an enterprise environment.
• Troubleshooting, configuring of desktop components, and assisting with physical installations of Desktops, Laptops, and Thin clients.
• Responds to client inquiries concerning systems operation and diagnoses system hardware, software, and operator problems.
• Installing software patches as needed and eradicating

spyware / viruses.

COMPETENCIES :

Sense of Urgency : IT issues usually start at the IT help desk. Must understand and direct the team to address issues by the required SLA timeline. There are times where critical business functions depend on IT products and services working as soon as possible.

Communication : There are always multiple activities and projects working simultaneously where clear and concise communication is necessary to avoid confusion.

Customer Focus : The IT Helpdesk and Tech Support team exists to support our customers, the internal computer users. We will provide the level of service that insures as little down time as possible for the business.

Teamwork : The IT Operations team consists of several local and remote resources where a team atmosphere is of the utmost importance to be able to work as one group spread out across North America.

Soft Skills : The ability to engage customers verbally in a professional manner. Self-Starter – The ability to be sufficiently motivated or ambitious to start a new task or project independently.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language

Ability : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Math Ability : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, spreadsheet and word processing software, operating systems, advanced knowledge of personal computers, networking and peripheral hardware.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Job Ref : R5000053