IT Helpdesk Operator II
Partnership HealthPlan of California, Fairfield, CA, United States
Overview
To provide support to day-to-day IT production operations support, and systems and telecommunications support. In addition to the IT Helpdesk Operator I duties, the IT HelpDesk Operator II has a higher level of experience in HelpDesk management and resource coordination. The IT HelpDesk Operator II will also help identify HelpDesk inefficiencies and will work with IT leadership to improve upon HelpDesk work flows and service desk ticket processing. Supports help desk function with PC troubleshooting, schedules and coordinates conference room support tickets, performs software updates and maintains inventory of PCs, printers, peripherals, network, and other systems hardware. Serves as the first level for desktops, phones, software, and other computer related support to internal customers. Supports in building and rolling out of new PCs, assists in application projects rollout from operations perspective. Supports other IT Operations staff in coordination and scheduling of resources. Provides administrative support to IT Operations team. Manages and maintains IT asset inventory. Performs IT Operations purchasing duties. Learns IT Operations procedures and troubleshooting techniques from the Director of Network Operations and documents them.
Responsibilities
Answers incoming IT service calls, responds to direct email requests and walk-up
requests from PHC employees.
Logs incoming request into the IT Service Desk Ticketing system.
Serves as first tier/level support tech for PC and phone issues, provides prompt support to
end users on PC, phone, and other application issues.
Builds rapport and elicits problem details from help desk customers.
Prioritizes, schedules, and assigns tickets and work orders within the Service Desk.
Escalates requests (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician.
Records, tracks, and documents the help desk request problem-solving process, including
all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final
resolution.
Performs hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software,
installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and
applications.
Performs preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations,
printers, and peripherals.
Monitors and maintains IT stock inventory to ensure equipment availability.
Manages IT asset inventory
Provides administrative and clerical assistance to the IT Operations team.
Prepares purchasing and procurement documentation for IT Operations and serves as
secondary resource for IT.
Performs post-resolution follow-ups to help requests.
Assists in coordination of IT equipment distribution and equipment return.
Manages and maintains service desk customer satisfaction surveys.
Manages resource scheduling for all incoming meeting requests requiring Audio / Video
support.
Assists with scheduling New Hire onboarding and inventory tracking.
Assists IT OPS Business Analyst with Return to Office and Telework deployments.
Manages small projects associated to the IT Operations Tech OPS Teams.
Coordinates, schedules and provides reporting of E-Waste pickups.
Other duties as assigned.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
Periodically works with IT staff on assigned projects
Available by cell phone to assist in coordination of IT outages 24 hours a day/ 7 days a
week.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate's or technical degree preferred; candidate must have worked
in IT environment for at least three (3) to four (4) years in a similar
capacity or experience within a Partnership HealthPlan Call Center
environment would be highly considered. MS Office proficiency and
good phone communication skills required. Familiarity with healthcare
IT is a big plus. Familiar with Microsoft Active Directory and User
Account Management. Working knowledge and troubleshooting
experience in Windows (10/11) network environments, LAN
connectivity, MS Office 365, Anti-Spam, and Anti-Virus preferred.
Familiar with collaborative technologies (Webex, MS Teams).
Minimum of 2 years working experience managing and entering tickets
into a service system and/or working in a call center environment.
Special Skills, Licenses and
Certifications
COMPTIA A+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or other equivalent
desktop tech certifications are highly desirable. Highly proficient in
learning new hardware and application software. Detail oriented and
strong in analytical and interpersonal skills. Valid California driver's
license and proof of current automobile insurance compliant with PHC
policy are required to operate a vehicle and travel for company
business.
Performance Based Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization
of time and tasks, with ability to prioritize assignments and meet
deadlines. Ability to work under minimal supervision and exercise
independent judgment. Diplomacy and tact in handling user software
and PC problems. Willingness to take initial training and to continue to
learn new software, hardware, and network technologies
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Ability to use a computer keyboard. Hours are typically 7am to 4pm.
More than 50% of work time is spent in front of a computer monitor.
When required, ability to move, carry, or lift objects of varying size,
weighing up to 35 lbs.
All HealthPlan employees are expected to:
Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
Maintain safe practices; and
Abide by the HealthPlan's policies and procedures as they may from time to time be updated.
HIRING RANGE:
$30.38 - $36.46
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.
To provide support to day-to-day IT production operations support, and systems and telecommunications support. In addition to the IT Helpdesk Operator I duties, the IT HelpDesk Operator II has a higher level of experience in HelpDesk management and resource coordination. The IT HelpDesk Operator II will also help identify HelpDesk inefficiencies and will work with IT leadership to improve upon HelpDesk work flows and service desk ticket processing. Supports help desk function with PC troubleshooting, schedules and coordinates conference room support tickets, performs software updates and maintains inventory of PCs, printers, peripherals, network, and other systems hardware. Serves as the first level for desktops, phones, software, and other computer related support to internal customers. Supports in building and rolling out of new PCs, assists in application projects rollout from operations perspective. Supports other IT Operations staff in coordination and scheduling of resources. Provides administrative support to IT Operations team. Manages and maintains IT asset inventory. Performs IT Operations purchasing duties. Learns IT Operations procedures and troubleshooting techniques from the Director of Network Operations and documents them.
Responsibilities
Answers incoming IT service calls, responds to direct email requests and walk-up
requests from PHC employees.
Logs incoming request into the IT Service Desk Ticketing system.
Serves as first tier/level support tech for PC and phone issues, provides prompt support to
end users on PC, phone, and other application issues.
Builds rapport and elicits problem details from help desk customers.
Prioritizes, schedules, and assigns tickets and work orders within the Service Desk.
Escalates requests (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician.
Records, tracks, and documents the help desk request problem-solving process, including
all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final
resolution.
Performs hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software,
installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and
applications.
Performs preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations,
printers, and peripherals.
Monitors and maintains IT stock inventory to ensure equipment availability.
Manages IT asset inventory
Provides administrative and clerical assistance to the IT Operations team.
Prepares purchasing and procurement documentation for IT Operations and serves as
secondary resource for IT.
Performs post-resolution follow-ups to help requests.
Assists in coordination of IT equipment distribution and equipment return.
Manages and maintains service desk customer satisfaction surveys.
Manages resource scheduling for all incoming meeting requests requiring Audio / Video
support.
Assists with scheduling New Hire onboarding and inventory tracking.
Assists IT OPS Business Analyst with Return to Office and Telework deployments.
Manages small projects associated to the IT Operations Tech OPS Teams.
Coordinates, schedules and provides reporting of E-Waste pickups.
Other duties as assigned.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
Periodically works with IT staff on assigned projects
Available by cell phone to assist in coordination of IT outages 24 hours a day/ 7 days a
week.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Associate's or technical degree preferred; candidate must have worked
in IT environment for at least three (3) to four (4) years in a similar
capacity or experience within a Partnership HealthPlan Call Center
environment would be highly considered. MS Office proficiency and
good phone communication skills required. Familiarity with healthcare
IT is a big plus. Familiar with Microsoft Active Directory and User
Account Management. Working knowledge and troubleshooting
experience in Windows (10/11) network environments, LAN
connectivity, MS Office 365, Anti-Spam, and Anti-Virus preferred.
Familiar with collaborative technologies (Webex, MS Teams).
Minimum of 2 years working experience managing and entering tickets
into a service system and/or working in a call center environment.
Special Skills, Licenses and
Certifications
COMPTIA A+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, or other equivalent
desktop tech certifications are highly desirable. Highly proficient in
learning new hardware and application software. Detail oriented and
strong in analytical and interpersonal skills. Valid California driver's
license and proof of current automobile insurance compliant with PHC
policy are required to operate a vehicle and travel for company
business.
Performance Based Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization
of time and tasks, with ability to prioritize assignments and meet
deadlines. Ability to work under minimal supervision and exercise
independent judgment. Diplomacy and tact in handling user software
and PC problems. Willingness to take initial training and to continue to
learn new software, hardware, and network technologies
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Ability to use a computer keyboard. Hours are typically 7am to 4pm.
More than 50% of work time is spent in front of a computer monitor.
When required, ability to move, carry, or lift objects of varying size,
weighing up to 35 lbs.
All HealthPlan employees are expected to:
Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
Maintain safe practices; and
Abide by the HealthPlan's policies and procedures as they may from time to time be updated.
HIRING RANGE:
$30.38 - $36.46
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.