IT Helpdesk Support Specialist

Factory Motor Parts Co; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory Motor Parts Co is seeking a qualified Help Desk/Technical Support professional to respond to user requests by phone, email, remote access, and in person. You will diagnose hardware and software issues, stay current with technology trends, and document resolutions in our ticketing system.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and 1-3 years in a help desk or technical support role.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years in a help desk or technical support role.
• We are an EEOC/AA Employer and offer compensation and benefits based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to user requests via telephone, email, remote access, and in-person.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced IT hardware and software issues; stay current with trends related to the FMP environment.
• Develop and maintain proficiency with Factory Motor Parts systems and technologies.
• Identify and escalate urgent situations.
• Capture and document issue details and troubleshooting steps in a ticketing system.

Skills

Customer service

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Remote support

Ticketing systems

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

1-3 years in help desk

Job description

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Respond to user requests via telephone, email, via remote access, and in-person.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced information technology hardware and software issues. Stay current with technological trends related to the FMP environment.
• Develop and maintain a professional level of proficiency with Information Technology and Factory Motor Parts specific systems and technologies.
• Identify and escalates situations requiring urgent attention.
• Capturing and documenting the details of an issue and troubleshooting steps taken in order to capture the issue or document the identification and resolution; using a ticketing system to track and route problems and requests and document solutions.
• Work with Help Desk colleagues to research and document problem resolutions.
• Work independently to research and resolve complex technical issues.
• Work with Help Desk colleagues in researching and writing documentation and policy.
• Provide primary technical support to Factory Motor Parts employees
• Occasionally travel to locations to provide assistance in urgent situations.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of Factory Motor Parts departmental roles and responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate and interact successfully with employees and to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to research and report on problems, solutions, products and vendors.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to capture and communicate the context of a situation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a focus in technical or instruction-oriented writing and in clearly communicating complicated concepts over the phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to delve into and achieve understanding of a problem or request in order to offer the most appropriate possible solution.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree or equivalent experience and 1-3 years in a help desk or other technical support role.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.

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