Role Overview
We are seeking an End User Support Specialist I to provide onsite desktop, hardware, software, peripheral, mobile-device, and general IT support.
The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting and customer-service skills and be comfortable supporting end users in a fast-paced environment. The role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, configuring computer systems, supporting help-desk requests, performing system maintenance, and ensuring a positive end-user experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, software, and network-related issues.
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and peripherals using established procedures.
- Diagnose end-user technical issues and guide users through appropriate solutions.
- Work with third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve hardware or software issues.
- Provide assistance with Microsoft applications, email, printers, and other business applications.
- Perform routine computer maintenance and operating-system updates while minimizing user downtime.
- Support data backup and recovery activities when required.
- Maintain accurate records of help-desk incidents, service requests, resolutions, and outstanding issues.
- Respond to inbound support calls, voicemails, and chat requests.
- Provide basic user training on computer hardware, software, printers, email, and business applications.
- Maintain required service and quality-assurance standards.
- Assist other IT support teams with overflow activities as needed.
- Follow applicable privacy, security, and data-handling requirements when accessing sensitive information.
Education & Certification Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent foundational desktop-support knowledge.
- Microsoft desktop, operating-system, or productivity-suite certification experience preferred.
- Cisco networking certification or equivalent foundational knowledge of routing, switching, network security, and wireless technologies.
Required Skills
- Desktop and laptop troubleshooting
- Hardware and peripheral support
- Windows operating systems
- Software installation and configuration
- Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 support
- Printer and peripheral troubleshooting
- Mobile-device support
- Basic networking concepts
- Help-desk / ticketing systems
- Remote and onsite end-user support
- Hardware and software maintenance
- User account and application troubleshooting
- Strong customer-service and communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must successfully complete the required fingerprint background investigation.
- Regular and reliable onsite attendance is required.
- Ability to work overtime when necessary to support projects or business requirements.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple support requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Flexible scheduling based on business requirements.
- Ability to work for extended periods using a computer, keyboard, mouse, and monitor.