Client Support Technician I - Information Technology - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Job Description:
This position is responsible for Tier 2 & 3 support monitoring, maintaining, testing, and repairing Ashland University workstations, and classroom equipment. This position will also provide oversight, mentoring, knowledge bases, and training student workers. Be well-versed in current and emerging computing, mobile device, and workstation technologies as they apply to the University environment. Provide recommendations and insight on best practices in their support. Conduct periodic needs analyses as directed by the Director of Information Technology Support Services. Provide formal and informal training and expert-level field troubleshooting.
- Implement Tier 2 technical and client support services (e.g., install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain a variety of University hardware, software and miscellaneous equipment).
- Develop, test, implement, maintain and support campus hardware and software.
- Work with Vendor's to get installs, firmware updates, and ongoing issues resolved.
- Focal point for Information Technology customer service both in person and on the phone.
- Strong knowledge of Quest KBox, JAMF, & TeamViewer a plus.
- Monitor, manage, maintain, and update of enterprise workstations.
- Diagnose and correct operating and performance issues.
- Monitor evolving technologies, upcoming OS's, and make strategic recommendations to the Director, Information Technology Support Services.
- Work with student workers; mentoring, training, answer questions and troubleshoot issues.
- Occasional non-standard hours.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree, plus one (1) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/certification/experience required
- Certificates / Licenses / Registration. Being an entry-level position it is not expected that candidates will possess all of these certifications, but they must be willing to complete department sponsored training to obtain any missing certifications within 6 months of hire:
- A+ Certification or higher
- Microsoft Certification
- Apple Certification
- Dell Certification
- One (1) to three (3) years customer service and/or product support experience
- Prior experience working in multiple complex technology initiatives and teamwork
- Proven experience with Microsoft or Apple technologies and workstation technologies
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to communicate and document effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Proficiency utilizing and troubleshooting Windows and/or Mac Operating System and MS Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to prioritize, schedule and meet deadlines
- Advanced skills in the use of troubleshooting and repair technology applications
- Able to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet hard deadlines
Applicant Portal URL: 6985
Ashland, OH
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