IT Support Technician
Job Description
Support end users and internal teams by troubleshooting, deploying, and maintaining IT systems across devices, Microsoft environments, and line-of-business applications.
Responsibilities
- Deliver fundamental to advanced technical support for office equipment and end-user needs, including PCs, peripherals, printers, and network
- Support line of business applications, Microsoft operating systems, and Microsoft Office products
- Provide support for cellular devices and manage device-related issues for end users
- Contribute to IT documentation and update the end-user ServiceNow knowledgebase
- Deploy and maintain company IT assets, including desktop/laptop PCs, printers, network hardware, backup server, and Apple mobile devices
- Investigate alerts and notifications from the remote monitoring and management system and respond via service tickets
- Ensure timely, accurate issue resolution for customer requests
- Communicate progress and resolutions with customers and vendors using phone, email, and ticketing
- Follow company-specific User Administration and security guidelines
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation in the service ticketing system
- Assist and/or train other team members when support is needed
- Support infrastructure improvement projects, including taking the lead on projects where competency is demonstrated
- Perform minimal travel to other states to support remote locations as needed
Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of Windows operating systems and Intel-based PCs
- Three years of experience in a similar position
- General understanding of Windows Server roles including DHCP, NTFS sharing & security, and print server
- General understanding of network topology and BCDR operations, plus associated hardware
- Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, multiple software technologies including network management systems, software deployment systems, and hardware management systems
- Demonstrated ability in the diagnostic process for technical issues
- Ability to work independently and with direction from IT leadership
- Excellent technical writing for documentation and ticket management
- Strong interpersonal skills including communication, active listening, and customer care
- Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
- Understanding of support tools and techniques used to provide IT services
- Self-motivated for a fast-moving environment
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience with scripting and automation tools preferred
- Professional IT certifications preferred/required such as Microsoft MCP/MCSA, Cisco CCNA, or CompTIA Network+
Technologies
- Windows operating systems
- Microsoft Office products
- Microsoft operating systems
- Microsoft Windows Server
- DHCP
- NTFS sharing & security
- BCDR operations
- ServiceNow
- Remote monitoring and management system
- Service tickets
- Network management systems
- Software deployment systems
- Hardware management systems
- Apple mobile devices
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and office environment
- Moderate walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company policies and procedures
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Follow established safety procedures
- Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report hazards to management or the Safety Committee immediately
Location: Portage, MI (onsite)