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Job Title: Help Desk 1 (Onsite)
Location: Detroit, MI
Duration: 1 Year
Pay Rate: $23/hr on C2C / 1099 All Inclusive
Interviews: MS TEAMS Video with integrated audio
Position location: This person will be working ONSITE in a full-time capacity in Detroit, MI. Remote work is not an option.
Offered Candidate must follow Detroit Public Schools Community District COVID-19 safety guidelines which requires weekly testing, and a mask to be worn onsite.
Take note of close date on submissions - Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced.
Top Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline.
- CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a technical support or help desk role, preferably in an educational environment.
As a significant member of the Technology Division's Client Services team, the Technical Client Service Specialist will serve as the first point of contact for technical support requests for district staff and students. This role is responsible for providing efficient, professional, and effective IT support by diagnosing and resolving basic to moderately complex technical issues via phone or remote connection. The Technical Client Service Specialist will assist in managing service requests, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and escalating unresolved issues to the next level of support as necessary. An ideal candidate for this role possesses a blend of technical skills, customer service expertise, and an understanding of the unique challenges in an educational environment. Candidate should have solid foundational IT knowledge, software expertise, basic networking fundamentals, and previous help desk experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related discipline.
- CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals or equivalent certifications preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a technical support or help desk role, preferably in an educational environment.
Technical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems,
- Familiarity with common software applications, preferably all aspects of the Microsoft Office Suite,
- Understanding of network fundamentals, including Wi-Fi connectivity and basic troubleshooting,
- Experience with remote desktop tools, call management and helpdesk software.
Communication:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users clearly and effectively.
- Ability to accurately document service requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the helpdesk system.
Essential Functions:
- First Point of Contact: Respond to incoming calls, helpdesk tickets and remote support requests for service from district staff and students, providing timely and courteous assistance.
- Phone and Remote Support: Utilize phone and remote support tools to diagnose and resolve Level 1/1.5 support issues efficiently, including password resets, account lockouts, basic software troubleshooting, and hardware peripherals setup and connectivity.
- Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve Level 1/1.5 IT support issues, ensuring a quick resolution or appropriate escalation.
- Escalation: Accurately document issues and escalate more complex problems to Level 2 or other specialized support teams, ensuring smooth handoff and communication.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate records of support requests, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the helpdesk system.
- User Education: Provide clear, concise instructions and training to users on common technical issues, empowering them to resolve minor issues independently in the future.
- System Monitoring: Assist in monitoring district-wide IT systems and alerting appropriate teams when issues are detected.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams to share knowledge, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to continuous improvement of support processes.
- Customer Service: Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with all users, including students, staff, and administrators.
- Performance Metrics: Achieve key performance metrics while also meeting annual objectives focused on enhancing service efficiency, improving customer engagement, and optimizing support operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervison
Recruiter Details:
Recruiter Name: Mehul at gsksolutions dot com
Contact Number: Eight three two-Two one nine-Three eight eight three
About GSK Solutions Inc:
GSK Solutions Inc is a leading information technology (IT) Services Company that specializes in providing complete consulting solutions and staff augmentation to its clients. We provide on-time, on-budget, and quality service to our clients and consistently meet their expectations. We are known for our superior execution on a sustained basis.
GSK has been in the business of providing both commercial and custom product development services, including, Information Security, Software Development, Consulting and IT Audit. GSK implements highly critical and time-sensitive projects for their Fortune 500 clients located across the country.
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