Support Technician

The Technology Support Specialist role is to provide a single point of contact for end users to receive support and maintenance within the organization's desktop computing environment. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance. The person will also troubleshoot problem areas (in person, by telephone, or via e-mail) in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end-user assistance where required., 1. Perform onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex desktop problems for end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions, including offsite repair for remote users as needed.

2. Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user workstations and related hardware and software in order to deliver required desktop service levels.
3. Assess the need for and implement performance upgrades to PC boxes, including the installation of CPUs, I/O and NIC cards, hard disks, ribbon cables, hard drives, RAM, memory chips, CD-ROMs, and so on.
4. Collaborate with LAN technicians/network administrators to ensure efficient operation of the company's desktop computing environment.
5. Where required, administer and resolve issues with associated end-user workstation networking software products.
6. Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, and/or e-mails regarding desktop problems.
7. Answer to and perform moves, adds, and changes (MAC) requests as they are submitted by line managers.
8. Ensure that physical desktop connections (i.e. RJ-45 Ethernet jacks, RJ-11 telephone modem jacks, connectors between PCs and servers, etc.) are in proper working order.
9. Prepare tests and applications for monitoring desktop performance, then provide performance statistics and reports.
10. Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring desktop operations
11. Develop and maintain an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives, modems, network cards, and other components and equipment.
12. Accurately document instances of desktop equipment or component failure, repair, installation, and removal.
13. If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors.
14. Other Duties as assigned
15. Regular Attendance

College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 4 years equivalent work experience preferred.

Valid Texas driver's license and excellent driving record.

Industry Certifications preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent technical knowledge of PC and desktop hardware.

Excellent technical knowledge of PC internal components.

Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience.

Extensive equipment support experience

Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems, and standards.

Ability to operate tools, components, and peripheral accessories.

Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides.