Deskside Technician - End User Computing

Allied Llc
Lafayette, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 54K

Job location

Lafayette, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Data analysis
Backup Devices
Computer Networks
System Configuration
Data Recovery
Desktop Computing
Image Management
Issue Tracking Systems
System Center Configuration Manager
Network Connections
Software Deployment
User Environment Management
Diagnostic Tools
Tablet Computers
Laptops
Mobile Computing
ServiceNow

Job description

The position of Deskside Technician - End User Computing performs troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of end user computing equipment and peripheral equipment at corporate locations.

The candidate works on assignments of a diverse scope where analysis of data and hardware requires evaluation of identifiable factors. The candidate exercises judgment with supervision within the generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and acts as a liaison between customers, departments, and within the organization to lead problem resolution.

Any incumbent in this position is expected to perform all the duties of this job description at a minimum level of satisfaction as determined by this position's ADSL managers and/or the ADSL client(s) this position may be assigned to support. If the incumbent is given a separate job description or a different protocol/guideline or expectation by an ADSL client, the incumbent will immediately notify this position's immediate manager at ADSL so that the ADSL manager can ensure the ADSL and client job descriptions are compatible and aligned. The incumbent in this position understands that the "at will" employment relationship which ADSL has with all of its employees also applies to the assignment of the incumbent to an ADSL client. Therefore, the incumbent understands that an ADSL client may end the incumbent's assignment with the client at any time and at the ADSL client's sole discretion. In such cases, ADSL's continued employment of the incumbent in this position will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and be further subject to ADSL's business needs and the terms of the "at-will" relationship which ADSL has with all of its employees.

Required Skills and abilities (For any questions, please contact INF_Leadership.)

· Managing work queues in Service Now.

· Attend daily Team meetings.

· Assist in coverage support for PTO and sick days.

· Prioritize tickets accordingly (P1's, P2s, Break/Fix, VIP, escalated and expedited incidents and tasks).

· Good working knowledge of MS Windows versions 10 and 11 and experience troubleshooting the same.

· Experience troubleshooting network printers.

· Resolving hardware issues for desktops and laptops including Break / Fix.

· Support of Desktops, Laptops and mobile devices including Windows, Apple, and Android.

· Troubleshooting and diagnosing various technical issues.

· Installing and maintaining the company's software and equipment using tools such as SCCM.

· Re-imaging devices when necessary.

· Troubleshooting various technology issues.

· Helping new employees to set up their workstation.

· Preventative maintenance tasks on machines with low health scores in Systrack.

· Assisting other teams with gathering information such as rack space, cabling, or pictures as needed.

· Creating and updating Knowledge base articles (KB's) and Standard operation processes (SOP's).

· Excellent English and communication skills

· Assessing and understanding user needs and issues.

· Answering general questions presented by our customers.

· All other tasks as assigned.

· Daily duty details

CUSTOMER SERVICE

· One of the most important responsibilities that deskside support technicians have is providing personal support services. They must build rapport and obtain problem details from help desk customers. They politely take incoming requests for help from end users through the Service Now ticketing system.

PROBLEM-SOLVING

· Deskside support technicians take initiative and ownership of reported end-user problems. They use diagnostic tools to identify root problems. Once the issue is identified, deskside support technicians process these incidents through an incident management process.

DELIVER HARDWARE AND APPLICATION SUPPORT

· When end users need technical support with desktops, laptops, tablets, workstation devices, mobile devices, printers, and software, they turn to deskside support. These technicians then diagnose and solve unique one-time problems. To complete this, they reimage systems and engage in computer networking. Deskside support technicians also work with purchasing staff to buy replacement hardware and software as needed.

ASSIST OTHER TEAMS

· Deskside technicians are occasionally called up to lend support to other technical towers. This may require going into server rooms, network closets or other locations to assist.

INSTALL SOFTWARE UPGRADES

· Deskside support workers complete hands-on fixes for desktops and laptops that include software installations and upgrades. They perform file backups and configure new systems and applications. After completing installations, deskside support workers test new computers according to established guidelines.

CREATE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION

· Documentation is a major requirement for deskside support. They record, track, and write notes for the help desk problem-solving process, including decision outcomes, actions taken, and final resolutions. Deskside support technicians are often required to submit accurate call logs itemizing customer interactions.

Requirements

· Requires 3+ years of related work experience

· Knowledge of imaging tools (SCCM, MDT)

· Knowledge of data backup and recovery tools

· Installing, upgrading, and migrating to Windows 10/11

· Deploying Windows 10/11 in large enterprises

· Configuring hardware and applications

· Configuring network connectivity

· Configuring access to resources

· Configuring mobile computing

· Monitoring and maintaining systems that run Windows 10/11

· Configuring backup and recovery options, * Desktop support: 3 years (Required)

Benefits & conditions

Parental leave, 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, * 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance

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