IT Service Desk Agent

Job Title: IT Service Desk Agent
Location: Painted Post, NY
Duration: 6 months contract, Possibility of extension
Hours: M-F (8am-5pm) or Multiple shifts could change for needed shifts, Some OT expected.
Pay: $19 to $20.36 hourly

Job Description:
Summary:

• To provide support of authorized IT Devices for business use in connection with client s IT platforms, resources, services, and systems in serving the operational interests of the company.
• Perform as part of the Service Desk (SD) team, serving as a single point of contact for the user community providing effective, timely troubleshooting and resolution to common issues and requests, or ticket routing to specialized or advanced level support.
• Support channels include phone, chat, and walk-up.

Responsibilities:

• Responds courteously and promptly to user phone calls, live chats, incoming tickets, and other assigned service channels.
• Effectively use ServiceNow to manage tickets throughout their lifecycle.
• Contribute towards meeting or exceeding SD metrics, targets, and goals.
• Follows all Client s IT policies and documented processes including Incident Management, Request Fulfillment and Knowledge Management.
• Execute Knowledge Base (KB) articles to provide effective and timely analysis, troubleshooting and accurate resolution/routing of technical incidents and requests. Provide KB feedback to improve articles.
• Interact with vendor technical support to ensure effective resolution of 3rd party services.
• Actively maintain tickets according to processes and within established SLAs. This includes the timely update of tickets to track all troubleshooting performed and communications with users, vendors, and other IT teams. Proactively initiate ongoing communication with end users, via phone, chat, and email, to continuously manage expectations.
• Customer scheduling/follow-ups
• Monitor the queue and action or route tickets.
• Inform leadership of broader issues impacting users or the team
• Interact with teammates throughout the day to share information and knowledge.
• Fulfill all administrative requirements on time
• Answer, respond to and route Corporate Calls as needed

Education Requirements:

• Associate degree in IT or related professional certification Preferred
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of IT Helpdesk or Service Desk experience

Required Skills:

• Time management. Ability to meet and keep a schedule. Ability to multitask, complete tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service experience, preferably in a call center environment
• Strong work ethic with an attention to detail and a positive attitude
• Self-starter, able to work in team environment and motivate others
• Strong technical abilities, including knowledge and skill with computers and mobile devices
• Strong organization and planning skills, with ability to handle changing priorities
• Interpersonal skills, empathy, patience, and ability to communicate clearly
• Must be fluent in English, with the ability to read, write, and comprehend

Desired Skills:

• Microsoft-based applications, with emphasis on Windows 11, Microsoft O365, Teams, etc.
• Experience with call management software such as Finesse or similar
• Quality / documentation experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure.
• Active Directory Administration
• Experience resolving Outlook issues such as mail file size and data files (.ost)
• Experience with Windows troubleshooting including monitor display issues, printing, connectivity, etc.
• Configuration & distribution of corporate mobile devices
• Troubleshooting Cisco VPN and Pulse clients
• Facilitating Citrix connectivity
• Remediating Symantec Endpoint Protection
• LogMeIn remote connection/utilization or similar tool
• MEMC Deployment of software
• Asset management skills
• Edge and Google Chrome support
• Installation/configuration of various Adobe products /Software
• Printer/driver troubleshooting & installation
• ServiceNow or similar ticket management tool
• Knowledge base utilization

Travel:

• 0-10% - Will be required to travel to Solutions Bar location when scheduled.