Desktop Support Technician

Minimum/General Experience: This position requires a minimum of two years’ experience, of which at least one year must be specialized. Specialized experience includes knowledge of PC operating systems, e.g., DOS, Windows, as well as networking and mail standards and work on a Field Operations team. General experience includes information systems development and other work in the client/server field, or related fields. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing and a positive customer service attitude. Functional Responsibilities: Responds to user requests for assistance by phone and in person. Installs and modifies computer hardware and software. Diagnoses hardware, software, and operator problems and recommends remedial actions or procedural changes. May load and configure software such as operating systems and environments and application. Provides technical assistance and training to system users. Serves as the Tier 2 point of contact for troubleshooting

hardware/software PC and printer problems. Fulfills or restores service within performance requirements. Minimum Education: An associate degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance or an applicable training certificate from an accredited training institution. Education and experience requirements may be substituted with:1.Two years applicable experience may be substituted for a degree.