Tier 1 Tech Support- Help Desk
Job Description
Support a fast-moving internal help desk as the first point of contact for employees at Colonial Electric Supply in King of Prussia, PA.
Responsibilities
- Resolve Tier 1 IT support requests submitted by employees
- Answer employee questions related to computers and commonly used systems
- Collect and analyze information to diagnose computer and system issues
- Adjust configurations, settings, and permissions to restore proper functionality
- Support onboarding by generating sign-ins for new hires
- Install new software and hardware drivers, and update existing ones when needed
- Provide updates to employees on the status of service requests
- Log all service requests and maintain tickets with accurate, up-to-date notes
- Travel to company branches for supervised field work with 24 hours notice, or in the event of an outage
- Complete weekly on-call hours to support a 24/7 operation (schedule provided weekly; hours between 5 pm and the start of the new business day), compensated via overtime
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a help desk or IT support role
- Certifications such as A+, Network+, or Microsoft are preferred, not required
- High-level knowledge of commonly used software, hardware, and applications
- Strong verbal communication to gather details from employees and explain technical concepts in simple language
- Demonstrated written communication skills to create useful support logs and ticket notes
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Time management skills to deliver updates and fixes within promised time frames
- Multitasking skills to assist multiple employees at once
- Observational skills to identify warning signs that may indicate potential problems
- Customer service skills to interact professionally and positively with employees and coworkers
- Reliable transportation required
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: choose between a traditional PPO and a flexible health plan with a tax-free health savings account
- Comprehensive and affordable coverage
- Preventative care covered at 100%
- Access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield national network
- Dental Benefits: affordable coverage with annual exams, cleanings, and xrays covered at 100%, plus rollover benefits
- Vision Benefits: yearly eye examinations, with options to buy new lenses, frames, and contacts
- Alternative vision option: skip glasses and receive special discounts on LASIK procedures
- 401(k): Colonial Electric matches 25% of your contributions up to 6% of your annual earnings
- Life Insurance & AD&D: provided at zero cost to you for full-time employees
- Paid Time Off: vacation, personal time, paid holidays, and more
- Colonial Paid Parental Leave (CPPL): company paid time off to care for the birth or adoption of a child
Job Details
- Location: King of Prussia, PA (onsite)
- Compensation: USD 50,000 per year