What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Support Specialist position at AutoFair Automotive Group?
Technical Support Specialist
We are one of the nation's leading automotive groups. We service dealership throughout the United States. We offer a benefits package and competitive pay to qualified individuals. If you are a team player with a good work ethic, we welcome you to apply.
Description
The Technician’s role is to support and maintain computer systems, desktops, and peripherals. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware and equipment while ensuring optimal workstation performance. The person will also troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training and assistance where required.
Responsibilities
- Work with end users to identify and deliver required PC service levels.
- Help support multiple locations, using remote management software.
- Liaise with, and provide training and support to, end users and staff on computer operation and other issues.
- Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices.
- Where required, install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot associated end user workstation software and networking software products.
- Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex PC problems for a variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective hardware solutions, including off-site repair as needed.
- Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, Help Desk Tickets, and/or e-mails regarding PC and/or hardware problems.
- Support development and implementation of new computer projects and new hardware installations.
- If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors.
Position Requirements
- College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 2 years equivalent work experience.
- Excellent technical knowledge of PC and Printer hardware.
- Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Extensive equipment support experience with Desktop software.
- Ability to conduct research into PC issues and products as required.
- Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Self-motivated.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
Work Conditions
- On-call and some after hours work required.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Lifting and transporting of heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
- We offer competitive salary, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays and vacation
- EEO and drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Experience:
- Troubleshooting: 2 years (Required)
- Windows: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
