Workstation PC Technician

Artech Information System LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in the United States seeks a technician to support a Microsoft-based network. Responsibilities include managing assets, preparing systems for deployment, and collaborating with clients and teammates. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in PC support and troubleshooting, with a focus on direct client interaction and attention to detail. This position offers a pay rate of $15-19 per hour on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PC support, including deployment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PC hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Minimum 1 year experience with direct client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing assets. Prepare systems for deployment.
• Scan existing asset for applications and settings. Interview clients to identify special considerations and other settings.
• Use KP tools to execute PC activity.

Skills

PC support

PC hardware troubleshooting

Direct client interaction

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Duration: 12+ Months

Pay Rate: $15-19/ hour W2

Position Description

• Support a robust Microsoft based network running XP, Windows 7 and Lotus Notes.
• Server, PC, MAC and Laptop expertise needed to perform the duties of this position.
• Under the guidance of IT representatives, duties may include some or all of the following:
  • Receiving assets, moving equipment within and/or between facilities, staging equipment for build/image activity, interviewing clients as part of pre-deployment asset discovery, executing equipment replacement activity, updating asset management system to reflect work performed, monitoring daily activity, installing and maintaining PC hardware and software, troubleshooting network usage and computer peripherals, perform system backups and data recovery, resolve network communication problems independently, e-mail administration, disk capacity monitoring and network security, preparing assets for disposition, other administrative duties.
• Note: activity may also involve transporting equipment using a vehicle provided by supplier / contractor between multiple facilities within an assigned service area, as directed by an IT representative.

Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PC support, including deployment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with PC hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Minimum 1 year experience with direct client interaction.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Adaptable to change in process or required activities .
• Attention to detail. Quick learner. Professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing assets. Prepare systems for deployment.
• Scan existing asset for applications and settings. Interview clients to identify special considerations and other settings.
• Use KP tools to execute PC activity.
• Collaborate with teammates to identify process improvements.