IT Technician ( Service Desk)

Company: Cantex Continuing Care Network
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Reports To: Director of Information Technologies

Job Summary:

We are looking for an IT Technician Service Desk (the "Position") to provide enterprise-level assistance to our customers. This position will serve as the escalation point for issues not resolved by Tier 1. IT Technician Service Desk will diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware problems and help our customers install applications and programs. This position responsibilities also include resolving network issues, configuring operating systems, and using remote desktop connections to provide immediate support. This individual will use email and chat applications to give clients quick answers to simple IT issues. This position will observe an 80/20 rule - Remote Tickets / Site Visit Tickets.

Responsibilities and Duties

Research and identify solutions to software and hardware issues
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account set up and network configuration for Windows 10 computers, Active Directory, Azure AD, and Office 365
Ask customers targeted questions to quickly understand the root of the problem
Track computer system issues through to resolution, within agreed time limits
Create knowledge base articles based on technical issues you were able to solve
Talk clients through a series of actions, either via phone, email, or chat, until the technical issue is resolved
Properly escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams
Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers
Travel between office locations when required
Refer to internal database or external resources to provide accurate tech solutions
Ensure all issues are properly logged in ticketing system
Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time
Follow up with clients to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after troubleshooting
Document technical knowledge in the form of solution articles
Maintain jovial relationships with clients

Qualifications and Skills:

4+ years of proven work experience as a IT Technician, Desktop Support Engineer, or similar role
Hands-on experience with Windows10, Active Directory, and Office 365 environments
Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic technical issues
Familiarity with remote desktop applications and help desk software
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Ability to provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal
Ability to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.
Continuing Education:

Attends in-service and continuing education programs required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.
Attends continuing education programs as necessary.
Physical Demands:

Ability to communicate in English via phone, in writing, and verbally in conversation with different levels of staff, Resident families, and any outside customers.
Ability to travel between office locations using own transportation.
The physical demands described 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to utilize a computer, phone, etc. for extended periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefits plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

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