Hardware Support Tech

The Corporate Hardware Associate’s role is to support and maintain organizational computer systems, desktops, and peripherals. That includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all organizational hardware and equipment while ensuring optimal workstation performance. The person will also troubleshoot problem areas (in person, by telephone, or via tickets) in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end-user assistance where required.

• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex desktop problems for end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions, including off-site repair for remote users as needed.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end user and network hardware, peripheral devices, printing/scanning devices, presentation equipment, software, and other products in order to deliver required desktop service levels.
• Construct, install, and test customized configurations based on various platforms and operating systems.
• Collaborate with Technology team members to ensure efficient operation of the organization’s desktop computing environment.
• Where required, administer and resolve issues with associated end-user workstation network software products.
• Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, and/or work orders regarding desktop problems.
• Ensure that desktop connections, ie. network jacks are in proper working order.
• Prepare tests and applications for monitoring desktop performance, then provide performance statistics and reports.
• If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

High School diploma or equivalent, and/or 3 years work experience in related fields. A+ Certification required. Excellent knowledge of PC and desktop hardware.

• Excellent 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.

Core Competencies:

Communication Skills

Must be an effective communicator with internal and external individuals at all levels. This includes spoken, written, electronic, and presentation skills. Communication should be consistently constructive and professional.

Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills

Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to analyze results at a micro and macro level and present findings. Makes routine decisions following established policies and procedures; collaborates with the direct manager to gain assistance when complex issues arise., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 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 these functions.

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.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Stand for up to 2 hours at a time regularly
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average work week is (40-45) hours, which can vary depending on business needs.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.