Staffing - IT Desktop Support - The Fountain Group : Job Details

Hello, My name is Unni, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a IT Desktop Support for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Canton, NY. If you are interested in hearing more about the position please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813-###-#### / [email protected]. Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate hired. JOB DESCRIPTION: Hourly Rate on W2: $23 Schedule: M-F, 8am - 5pm We prefer candidates with: *Associates Degree (at least) OR 3-5 years IT experience **Hardware Experience (beyond imaging/deployment) Preferred Certifications: - CompTIA IT Fundamentals - CompTIA A+ - CompTIA Cloud+ - CompTIA Mobility+ - CompTIA Network+ - CompTIA Server+ The Corporate Field Services Technician will provide technical assistance and support for incoming service requests/incidents related to computer systems, software, hardware and infrastructure both in-person and (at times) remotely at a manufacturing facility in the Canton NY (USA). This position requires the candidate to be available for on call 24/7 coverage. The candidate will possess an aptitude for working with Microsoft-based applications, with emphasis on Windows 7/10 and MS Office suites (2010/2013/2016/O365). Candidates will rely on internal training, previous knowledge, and informed judgment to identify, diagnose, and resolve or route tickets accurately and in accordance with documented processes. Daily tasks include (but are not limited to): o Active Directory Administration o Limited support for corporate mobile devices o Familiarity with cloud applications (OneDrive, Office365, etc.) o Troubleshooting Cisco VPN connectivity o Familiarity supporting Citrix connectivity o Remediating Symantec Endpoint Protection o Dameware remote connection/utilization o Altiris Deployment server utilization o Asset management skills o Microsoft Edge and various browser(s) support o Installation/configuration of various Adobe products o Installation/configuration of Check Point endpoint client software o Conference Room equipment o Printer/driver troubleshooting & installation o ServiceNow utilization o Cisco WebEx service support o Deployment/configuration of standard IP telephony o Hardware ordering/deployment Additional responsibilities may include: o Documentation (records) management o Knowledge base utilization o Project interaction o Customer scheduling/follow-ups o End user equipment moves (disconnect/reconnect) o Multi-team interaction and/or technical roundtable participation o Standard device imaging via USB/PXE server(s) o Smart-Hands tasks/functions outside of standard operational work Performance is measured on a variety of key performance indicators, priority matrix comprehension/adherence, SLA, and customer service. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service and adhere to all service management principles, documented processes, and team guidelines. This role requires the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of customers, team members, managers, and subject matter experts in-person. The Corporate Field Services technician will take ownership of follow up status and communicate progress regularly to both their customers and leadership (when requested). Excellent communication skills, prompt time-to-resolution/fulfillment, technical knowledge, organizational skills, and multitasking are necessary attributes to meet the expectations of the position.