Support Technician - Tier 1

Dover Corporation; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation is seeking a first-level technical support specialist in Lake Forest, CA. You will assist users of Innovative Control Systems’ products, troubleshoot issues by phone or remote access, and train customers on best practices to maximizeICS systems.

The role requires an associates degree or equivalent, six months of customer service experience, and solid fundamentals in networking, hardware/software, and MS Office. Weekend/holiday rotation and travel may be required for coverage.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• Six months or more of directly related customer service experience.
• Basic understanding of networking, computers (hardware and software), MS Office, and navigating databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level technical support to users of ICS products and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems via phone, remote desktop, and other tools.
• Train customers on best practices to maximize ICS systems.
• Identify problems and actions within the time limits of call priorities.
• Maintain professional demeanor and support team objectives.

Skills

Customer service

Networking basics

MS Office

Communication

Education

Associates degree or equivalent from Two-year College or technical school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 67540

Location: Lake Forest, CA, US

SUMMARY

The main focus of the position is to provide first level technical support to users of Innovative Control Systems’ products and services. Trouble shooting and resolving problems via telephone, remote desktop tools and other supported resources utilizing the ITIL Standards of problem resolution. Adhere to ICS measures and protocols during the call flow process. Furthermore, this position will provide customer training and counseling on best practices to maximize the ICSl systems.

Additional tasks include problem solving, presenting technical information, software maintenance, software testing, hardware maintenance, hardware testing, network testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor while in the call center or away on company business.
• Contributes to support team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Identifies problem and course of action within time limit set by call priority.
• Notifies Floor Manager if COA hasn’t been achieved within allowable time limit.
• Follows schedule set forth by management.
• Available to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Available to work overtime as call volume demands.
• Ability to travel over night when called upon.
• Ability to train others.
• All miscellaneous duties delegated by Support Management.

COMPETENCIES

• Behavior – Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving appropriately.
• Technical Skills – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely qualified manner. Strives to build knowledge base. Shares expertise with others.
• Troubleshooting Skills – Ability to identify root causes and problem resolution by identifying the problem, identifying the causes, identifying the solution.
• Customer Service – Empathizes with the client’s problem, and conveys a helpful attitude in all interactions. Demonstrated ability to handle direct customer interaction professionally.
• Oral/Written Communication – Speaks/Writes effectively in all situations.
• Teamwork – Contributes to a positive team environment.
• Diversity/Ethics – Treats all people with respect. Follows chain of command outlined by management.
• Motivation – Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Overtime – Consistently at work and on time; ensures management is informed when absent or tardy, completes scheduled shifts. Works overtime when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associates degree or equivalent from Two-year College or technical school or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Six months or more of directly related customer service experience and/or equivalent in-house training. Previous contact center experience, electrical or mechanical a plus.
• Basic understanding of: Networking, Computers (hardware and software), MS Office, navigation of multiple databases and screens, electrically and mechanically inclined.
• Other: Good phone skills, outgoing personality, able to display empathy, can articulate well to various personality types. Working knowledge of MS Office, Fundamental knowledge of MS operating systems, Fundamental knowledge of networking principles, Fundamental understanding of troubleshooting and diagnostic processes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

Onsite

PAY RANGE

$23.00 - $23.00 per hour

BENEFITS

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 1 2 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

EEO STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

JOB FUNCTION

Customer Service; Information Technology