Help Desk Specialist

Under the direction of the Infrastructure and Security Manager, the Help Desk Specialist provides technical support and assistance to our internal users. As the first point of contact for IT-related issues, the employee will troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems, ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day business operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundational understanding of IT systems, excellent communication skills, and a passion for solving problems., * Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance

• Analyze and identify LAN and PC-based problems to determine whether they are software, hardware, procedural, or a combination of these factors. This includes thoroughly investigating alternatives and documents prior to implementing corrective actions to provide the best possible solution.

• Ability to communicate effectively to assist customers in fixed issues and feel satisfied with the experience

• Troubleshoot and repair desktop & laptop computers to ensure they interconnect seamlessly with multiple systems including network drives, LAN/WAN and all business productivity applications

• Respond to request seeking assistance installing, modifying, or repairing computer hardware and software issues

• On a regular basis, install new hardware/software, configure, and roll out new systems, and provide customer support and necessary one-on-one training/instruction

• Ask educated questions and listen to customers to determine the root cause of the problem

• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ’s resources on the internet to assist with customer issues

• Establish and maintain a positive professional relationship with IT technicians/specialists, customers, and clients

• Follow up with customers to ensure issues have been resolved to their satisfaction

• Logging all work completed into our helpdesk ticking system

• Additional duties as assigned

Do you have a Associate’s degree?, * Associate degree or at least 2 years of college preferred

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in an IT helpdesk or technical support role

• Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and common software applications

• Familiarity with networking concepts and hardware troubleshooting

• Demonstrated patience and overall courteous behavior when working with internal and external customers

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to understand the customer’s needs and communicate technical issues in non-technical terms

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and must be self-motivated and goal oriented

• Superior organizational and time management skills

• Ability to multitask and appropriately handle/escalate tasks with conflicting priorities

• Possesses a passion for teamwork and problem solving

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE VALUES

• Safe - We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.

• Efficient - We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.

• Quality - We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.

• Service - We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES

• Drive & Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organization. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

• Functional/Technical Expertise - Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through unique expertise in a functional specialty area. They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

• High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The special vision abilities for this job are close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.