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Audio-Visual and Conferencing Support Technic

FM Talent Source · Bethesda, MD, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

About Us

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients success.

Overview

We are searching for a Desktop Support Technician to provide leading-edge desktop solutions to world-renowned healthcare and research organizations in the Washington, DC metro ) for a full-time contract opportunity with FM Talent Source for one of our valued clients. This position is based in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

This role provides support for the operation, maintenance, and end-user support services for conference room and collaboration technologies across seven (7) rooms, including five (5) huddle rooms and two (2) conference rooms (resource and/or divisible configurations). Additional white-glove support for Top 5 Executives may be required.

Supported systems include Microsoft Teams Room (MTR) solutions and integrated AV environments consisting of displays, Logitech Rallybar (or equivalent), touch panels, cameras, ceiling-mounted microphones and speakers, AV bridges, codecs/switchers, digital sound processors, amplifiers, and associated rack-mounted equipment.

Support includes:

Day-to-day operations and maintenance of A/V equipment, systems, and associated technologies
Perform troubleshooting, reconfiguration, and necessary programming of existing AV equipment to ensure functionality
Ensure meeting readiness during core support hours
Onsite and remote support for MTR systems and associated peripherals
Support for hybrid meetings (audio, video, and content sharing)
Basic configuration and coordination of AV and rack-based systems
Coordination with vendors, OEMs, and internal service providers for escalation and repair
Meeting and event support, including setup and real-time troubleshooting
Development and maintenance of SOPs and documentation
Tracking and reporting of issues in alignment with Service Desk SLAs
Responds to customers via phone, in person, and through remote support channels.
Follows established procedures to process IT requests for services and troubleshoots IT incidents to either resolve or escalate outside the Service Desk according to service level guidance.
Records all activities within the client central ticket tracking system (ServiceNow) and documents cases thoroughly and accurately in real time,perservice standards.
Document problem resolutions as knowledge records in the IT Knowledge Base.
Follows quality control workflow to ensure proper documentation and quality of case handling.
Must coordinate with communications channels during major incidents and record problem investigations in the central ticketing system in a timely fashion.
Deliverables include monthly reporting, SOP documentation, and inventory/status tracking of AV assets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and three (3) years of experience solving technical problems using analytical approaches/relevant professional experience; OR an Associate's degree in Computer Science or a related field and five (5) years of relevant professional experience; OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) and seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.
One or more years of experience supporting audio-visual systems and conferencing technologies
Ability to gain and/or maintain Public Trust clearance
Excellent written and oral communications, and strong customer service orientation
Preferred Qualifications

Excellent ServiceNow skills
Previous experience providing help desk support within NIH
General experience includes increasing responsibilities in information technology service management
Knowledge of current Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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