IT Support Specialist
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
We are seeking an IT Support Specialist to join our team on site in Nashville, TN supporting our Tennessee-based subsidiary as a Cornell employee. This position is 100% on-site with consistent office hours. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy with excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide reliable support to keep our technology running smoothly., As the IT Support Specialist, you will ensure smooth computer operations so end users can efficiently complete their work. This role involves receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and resolving help requests using diagnostic tools and providing hands-on, in-person desktop support.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and document support requests through the IT ticketing system.
- Respond to end-user inquiries via phone and email with professionalism.
- Gather detailed information about issues and build rapport with users.
- Prioritize and escalate problems as needed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues using diagnostic tools and online resources.
- Install, configure, and maintain software, hardware, and antivirus, and perform preventative maintenance on workstations and peripherals.
- Verify fixes and follow up to ensure user satisfaction.
- Analyze trends to prevent recurring issues and develop user guides and FAQs.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of computer hardware (desktops, laptops, mobile devices).
- Experience with Windows desktop and server operating systems.
- Skilled in supporting applications like Microsoft Office, antivirus, Adobe, CAD, and scanner software.
- Proficient with diagnostic utilities and technical research., An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems, 2-4 years of hands-on experience in IT support or a similar technical role. Equivalent work experience or relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional) will also be considered., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Benefits & conditions
3.83.8 out of 5 stars Nashville, TN 37211 $23 - $25 an hour, Pulled from the full job description
- Pet insurance
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
- Parental leave
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance, We offer many company benefits:
- 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
- 401K Plan - Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
- Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
- Dental/Vision coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
- Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
- Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
- Employee Rewards and Recognition Program