QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years IT support/help desk experience; professional certification (e.g. A+ and/or Network+) preferred
• Previous Experience with the support and installation of:
• Microsoft Windows 10 or above
• Microsoft M365/O365
• Microsoft Windows Active Directory
• Experience in help desk and user support with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate by phone, in person and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling difficult situations and customers
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment is a plus
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Shows initiative and acts independently to resolve problems.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

IPS Corporation is seeking a Desktop Support Technician to be part of the IT Shared Services team. This entry level role who will be responsible for onsite and remote IT support as directed by other Desktop Support Engineers and the IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager. The Technician will support end users with problem determination, problem/incident recording, resolution and escalation for supported products and services. These products and services include local networks, client/server systems, PC and laptops, desktop application software, peripheral devices, mobile phones, and other IT hardware and software.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide first level contact and problem resolution for all users with low to medium complexity hardware, software, and applications problems. Resolve user-reported problems using available tools and following procedures and policies for the handling of support cases.
• Courteously obtain and convey concise problem information for external and internal users. Provide accurate and timely logging of problems and resolution of problems in the IPS Service Desk tool (Zendesk) based on Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Act as a primary onsite liaison between customers and the global IT team and vendors to ensure accurate problem interpretation. Maintains communications with users during the problem resolution process.
• Escalate problems to other Desktop Engineers and/or IT leadership as appropriate.
• Install, modify, and repair computer hardware and software with superior customer service following standard work and instructions
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of supported products and services.
• Train computer users as requested.
• Review and update desktop support documentation as assigned and recommend improvements to procedures
• 10% Travel