Service Desk Technician

Job Description

Title: Service Desk Technician

Reports to: Service Desk Supervisor

Supervises: None

Status: Non-Exempt

Objective

The Service Desk Technician operates and monitors computer equipment. Performs routine tasks to maintain computer equipment and peripherals. Observes peripheral equipment and error messages displayed on monitor of terminal to detect faulty output or machine stoppage. Assumes responsibility for the timely and accurate generation of reports. Assumes responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of computer and peripheral equipment. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel and with management. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

Acts as Service Desk Coordinator, serving Level 1 support:

Provides support to end users on a variety of issues

Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems

Responds to telephone calls, email, and Service Desk requests for technical support

Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution

Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals

Documents, maintains, upgrades, or replaces hardware and software systems

Supports and maintains user account information including rights, security and systems groups

Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates information technology systems operations

Moves PCs, monitors and other equipment and supplies

Orders and tracks supplies for the IT department

Maintains hardware and software inventory

Assists in the creation of a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses

Develops an understanding of Credit Union history, philosophy, organization, policies, and operational procedures

Relates to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions:

Gets along with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes

Performs work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others

Responds appropriately to feedback from supervisor

Performs other duties as required by management

Required Qualifications

At least one to two years of experience performing computer support, computer operations or similar position

An associate degree or its equivalent experience

Knowledge of computer hardware and software

Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Attentive to detail

Exceptional skill and accuracy in carefully following instructions

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to operate computer, printer, computer tape drive and other business equipment

Willingness to assist others

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Full-time