
HHSC Help Desk Technical Support
- Austin, TX
- $21.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Austin, TX 78751
Job Type: Contract, long-term, potential Contract-to-hireSchedule: OnsiteHours: 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, 8-hour shifts, staggered between 7am - 7pm (must be able to work outside of standard hours on short notice)Rate: $21/HRJob Description:Are you a technical-savvy individual who likes to help others resolve their PC difficulties and IT-related issues over the phone and email? If the answer is yes, don't wait too long to apply for this IT Help Desk Support Technician role, with a company that wants to invest in you!Are you ready for...Your career advancement through on-the-job training with a steady Monday - Friday work schedule? An extraordinary work environment with GREAT company culture?In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Providing first-second-level technical support (dependent on experience) for PC hardware, software, and network problems over the phone or via email.
- Monitoring call trends to identify and resolve continuing problems or unusual situations.
- Performing security access administration functions that include resetting active directory, portal, and mainframe passwords.
- Communicating on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints.
- 1-2+ years' experience with information systems, processes and procedures.
- 1 or more years of experience in a high-volume call center/help desk environment is required.
- At least 6 months of IT troubleshooting in a technical call center/help desk environment providing technical assistance to customers over the phone.
- Extensive knowledge of personal computers, printers, other peripheral equipment, Microsoft products (Windows 7/10, Office 365), and other applicable software.
- Knowledge of current hardware and software troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in the English language with all levels of staff; Strong ability to present and explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Excellent customer service techniques, especially with difficult callers and/or under stressful conditions.
- Ability to type 45+ words per minute.
- Knowledge of incident tracking software such as Remedy is required.
- Skill in creating and maintaining technical documentation. Ability to learn new and existing hardware and software.
- Effectively multitasks while exercising logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Perform research and retrieve information from computer systems, databases, and the Internet.
- Ability to take direction, work well as part of a team, and work independently when needed. Ability to adjust to and maintain a fast-paced workflow.
- Experience troubleshooting printers
- Ability to troubleshoot Android and IOS
- CompTIA A+ Certification desired.
- Answers IT Customer Service Help Desk telephone hotline.
- Troubleshoots technical problems for callers regarding Agency hardware, software, network, peripheral and mobile devices issues. Escalates issues as required.
- Creates problem tickets in Agency incident tracking software (Remedy) for all calls. Achieves desired metrics in accordance with department policies.
- Provide first call resolution for users with remote access tools.
- Verifies and documents customer identity in accordance with Agency requirements.
- Performs weekly and monthly duties as assigned on a rotating basis (e.g. picking up mail, training, answering Help Desk email box, etc.). Acts as backup to monthly duties as needed.
- Attends department meetings and training as required.
- Serves as an integral member of an IT Support Team which supports various level of customer in a dynamic environment. Promotes and participates in a positive and culturally diverse work environment.
- Maintains technical expertise on hardware, software, network configurations, etc.
- Participate in user acceptance testing prior to deployment of new hardware and software.
- Must pass a satisfactory standard criminal background check upon hire.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be well-groomed and presentable for a business environment.