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Service Desk Technician L2

Covestic Inc, New York, NY, United States


Would you like to work in a dynamic fast-moving environment that values social interaction as well as technical prowess? We pride ourselves on hiring bright, driven, enthusiastic Help Desk Technicians that have experience in supporting in primarily PC environments but can also handle a Mac equally well. Our workplace is where you will sharpen existing skills and develop new ones around new technology as it emerges. It is a bright, vibrant, challenging environment that leave you feeling like you've helped make an impact. We need people who can hold a conversation as well as resolve complex technical issues effectively and efficiently through multiple mediums (chat, ticket, phone). We want people for whom going over and above is second nature, who value the people behind the problems, and for whom technology is their passion. We want to deliver the best IT Help Desk experience in the world and if you think you are up to the challenge, read on.

Please note this environment is 80% Mac and 20% Windows. A high level of Mac IT Support experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

Apply critical thinking to complex user requests and provides as much context and information as possible to deliver the best solutions as quickly as possible

Troubleshoot client-side network connectivity issues, including digital authentication, remote access, secure Wi-Fi and wired connectivity to the internal network

Support user requests and performs remote installations as needed

Assist remote users with access problems ranging from password resets to network access failures

Support messaging & calendaring services and content collaboration

Support issues with mobile devices

Lead in ticket processes and provides coaching for other technicians when workflow deficiencies are identified. Have deep understanding of defined team metrics, such as backlog, aging, and effectiveness; this technician then takes actions based on the current trends in service

Attend and participate in weekly team syncs by driving actionable discussions

Display learning agility by actively seeking answers when technically challenged

Seek feedback from other Help Desk Technicians to optimize and improve support, while also maintaining a solid understanding of general user support needs and requirements

Required Skills

HS Diploma or GED

2+ years of experience in a Help Desk role w/walk-up service required, VIP support preferred

Strong interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of empathy is a must

Demonstrable understanding of Mac OS from command line troubleshooting to resolving individual application failures required

Advanced working knowledge of collaboration tools such as Slack, Teams and Google Workspace required

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and/or Google Admin, including a firm understanding of Groups and permissions, is required

Knowledge of Windows, in issues ranging from resolving registry conflicts to troubleshooting system crashes and performance issues, is a plus

Familiarity with platforms such as ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, or Okta preferred

Experience in supporting PCs and Windows OS in a commercial or enterprise environment

Strong knowledge of supporting iOS and Android devices in a commercial or enterprise environment

Working knowledge of video collaboration, including tools like Zoom, WebEx, etc.

Working knowledge of Active Directory and basic AD administration

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