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Horne LLP Helpdesk Support Technician Tier 1 - HELPD003592 in Ridgeland, Mississippi
This is a job for a Helpdesk Support Technician Tier 1 position with a company located in Ridgeland, MS.
Summary/objective: Provides first-level troubleshooting and basic technical support services to end-users of computers.
Essential functions: Diagnoses computer errors and troubleshoot computer software, hardware, and networking issues. Provide technical support to remedy computer problems. Follows up with users after problems have been resolved. Provides training in computer set-up and new technologies. Installs and configures software and operating systems, and updates these systems when necessary. Cleans and repairs computer hardware. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
Work environment: Work to be performed in HORNE office setting.
Physical demands: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. Travel required. Determined by business needs. Anticipated to be less than 15%.
Required education and experience: Associate degree in Information Technology or a closely related field, or the equivalent combination of work experience and education. Ability to foster teamwork. Ability to develop and mentor others. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to effectively communicate with Tier 2 support issues that require escalation. Must have a sincere desire to help others while providing friendly service.
Preferred qualifications: Hardware provisioning through use of Microsoft Deployment Tools or other imaging processes. Microsoft Windows PC support. Microsoft Office Application support. Microsoft Exchange account management. Manage support requests in a Service Management tool such as Jira Service Management. Network file backup and recovery. Virus protection software administration. Remote Desktop support using tools such as Bomgar and Zoom. Video conferencing software such as Zoom.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity