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Abacus Service Corporation

Desktop Technician

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What they do

A Help Desk Technician or Analyst provides technical support to computer users. Handles customer inquiries and works to resolve technical issues with computer hardware, software or networks. Provides customer support by phone, email, live chat or with screen sharing. May refer customers with complex system or application problems for more advanced technical support. Tracks help requests using a ticketing system.

$50,165 / year median in Wisconsin

-0% projected decline

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Job Description

Research, design, develop, and test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military or scientific use. Responsible for supervising the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components. The technical skills include knowledge of computer software and hardware. o Instruct and assign staff to provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process o Assign the testing and verification of hardware and support peripherals to staff to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements o Oversee the build, testing, and modification of product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation o Assign staff to analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware o Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed o Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system

  • Help to setup and monitor data closet equipment including servers and UPS.
  • Monitor and report on general site health status including data closet equipment, servers, network, and clients.
  • Assist with the running of cables and provide guidance to local team on cable runs and termination.
  • Escort vendors within the site so they can do maintenance tasks on data closet systems.
  • Assist the site lead with server operations as needed.
  • Set up new servers and clients according to documented processes.
  • Perform standard maintenance tasks on clients and servers including patches, agent install, and incident troubleshooting.
  • Maintain and document all network IDF changes and port mappings.
  • Collaborate with the plant staff to foster open communication with CBS and ensure all devices on site at used in accordance with CBS IT best practices.
  • Position is 100% on site, with the primary location being the Client Mineral Point, WI, but also supporting additional the Stoughton, and Janesville sites.

Education High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

3 to 5years o Bachelor degree in computer science or related field or equivalent training/education required o 8-10 years customer service related experience required Responsibility level o Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisorSkills o Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills (Required) o Strong ability to work independently and manage one?s time (Required) o Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback (Required) o Strong knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software (Required) o Strong knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software (Required) Must Haves Desktop support/ Imaging Network knowledge Printer support Customer service

Preferred:
  • Windows XP through 11, and server 2008 through 2019
  • Familiarity with antivirus systems, Active directory, and basic windows security settings
  • Have a basic understanding of network infrastructure including TCP/IP, switching, and common network devices.
  • Proficiency with common IT software such as MS OFFICE, Telnet/Putty clients, remote desktop, and client online tools (Teams/SharePoint) is required.

This also involves utilizing imaging software for computer backup and recovery.

Pay:

$26.00

  • $31.

80 per hour

Work Location:

In person