Help Desk Technician

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM, United States
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$86,000.0 - $118,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Apple Mac Systems Software Applications Microsoft Office User Identification

Job description

SUMMARY: This position ensures proper computer, telephone, printer, and classroom technology operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end user help requests. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop level. The Help Desk Technician is expected to provide excellent customer service to the campus community and guest. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fields incoming help requests from end users in person, or via telephone or e-mail, in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
  • Performs general problem solving and assistance on a variety of software applications and hardware systems supported by ITS. Prioritize and escalate problems to the appropriate area within the ITS department, when level one support cannot solve the problem. Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved, and perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests.
  • Prioritizes problems and projects. Research solutions to problems.
  • Escalate problems, when required, to the appropriately experienced individual, group, or department.
  • Documents user requests and problems, including all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of the request or problem.
  • Handles confidential information with discretion.
  • Manages computer accounts by assisting users with password change/reset, and extending expired accounts as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with team members to make recommendations for improved internal processes, and improved customer service experience.
  • Receives cross-training in other areas of the department, and provide support in covering those areas if there if there is a shortage of staff, or overflow in workload.
  • Maintains technically current and relevant through self-directed professional reading, developing and maintaining professional contacts, professional development, and training.
  • Develops training material and help guides for users and support staff.
  • Assists with training of new hires within the department.
  • Maintains regular attendance.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in any field.
  • EXPERIENCE: 1 year of demonstrated experience providing technology support.

  • PREFERENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department. Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Functional and technical knowledge of Windows and Mac OS.
  • Functional and technical knowledge of Office 365, Brightspace, and ZOOM.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Moderate physical effort.
  • May require occasional lifting, handling, pushing, or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

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