Endpoint Technical Support
Endpoint Technical Support
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Job Description
Position: Endpoint Technical Support
Duration: 9 months
Location: Minneapolis MN (This position offers a hybrid work model requiring 3 to 5 days onsite each week and 1 to 4 remote days per month. The office location will vary based on the work assignment as we support 60 locations across 7 counties in the Twin Cities area. The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting three divisions of the Metropolitan Council. They will work as part of a team with their home location based in either Saint Paul or Minneapolis.)
Job Description:
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Technology with 5years of experience or a related field AND two (2) years of experience as described below OR an Associates degree in Computer Technology with 7years of experience or a related field AND four (4) years of experience as described below; OR A High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) or more years of experience as described below may be substituted for postsecondary education
Years of experience in Position Title
Five years of experience as a desktop/endpoint Technical Support Specialist
Certification
Degree program or relevant certification dependent on role
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Handles customer inquiries regarding technology requests and manages problem resolution.
- Analyzes and tests hardware and software collaborating with vendors for quick solutions.
- Participates in scheduled computer hardware refreshes and supports PCs in a Windows Macintosh Android and MS Office environment.
- Knowledgeable in ticket management systems and ITIL best practices
- experience in asset management and electronic asset reporting.
- Skilled in logic reasoning and quickly learning new technologies with proficiency in various software tools and computer hardware.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with endpoint solutions
- 5 years working with endpoints.
- This will include hardware and software solutions
Advanced knowledge working with Microsoft and Android endpoint device operating systems
- Certificate and 5 years working with Endpoints
Customer Support
- Proficient in the principle and process of providing high quality customer service
Communications Requirements
- Ability to interact with all endpoint technologists in the organization.
- Must have the ability to assess plan and implement a technical solution and share the plan with management.
- Perform written and verbal communication.
Work Environment
- Working independently and/or in a team environment is required.
- Required to travel between the primary work site and other work sites across the seven counties.
- You must qualify for CJIS certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Narrative Description of Position: This position is an opportunity for a talented and driven IT Desktop Support Technician to join our vibrant IT team. In this pivotal role the selected candidate will provide essential technical support and troubleshooting expertise ensuring the smooth functioning of our organizations desktops laptops and various endpoint devices.
As the main point of contact for addressing a diverse range of hardware and software challenges the technician will be responsible for delivering timely and practical solutions to our users. This role requires a proactive and detailoriented approach to configuring devices and consistently maintaining our IT equipment standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong problemsolving skills and a commitment to optimizing the enduser experience contributing significantly to our organizations overall efficiency and productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnostic and Troubleshooting: Accurately diagnose and resolve a variety of hardware software and networkrelated issues for personal computers and approved endpoint systems. This includes both onsite and remote troubleshooting to maximize efficiency.
- Installation and Configuration: Responsible for the installation configuration and maintenance of operating systems including Windows macOS and some Linux applications along with related peripheral devices.
- FirstLine Support: Provide firstline support for enterprise applications notably Microsoft 365 and other essential business software applications ensuring users receive timely help and guidance.
- System Maintenance: Perform regular upgrades patches and updates across systems to maintain a secure and efficient IT environment focusing on operations within transit control centers.
- Network Troubleshooting: Address and troubleshoot network connectivity issues covering areas such as WiFi VPN and LAN problems to ensure consistent and reliable access.
- User Account Management: Manage user accounts permissions and access within Active Directory and other management systems including Intune ensuring adherence to security protocols.
- Deployment of Workstations: Set up and deploy new workstations laptops and mobile devices transferring data and configuring systems to align with organizational standards and user needs.
- Documentation: Meticulously document all support activities resolutions and technical procedures within the IT ticketing system to build an ongoing knowledge base and improve future troubleshooting efforts.
- Remote Support: Deliver remote support utilizing remote desktop tools or alternative communication platforms and collaborate effectively with fellow IT staff to escalate and resolve intricate technical issues in a coordinated manner.
- User Education: Educate and guide users on IT best practices focusing on properly using systems and adherence to security protocols to cultivate a more secure IT environment.
Employment Type
Full Time
