Desktop Support Specialist

Job Title

Desktop Support Specialist

Job Description Summary

Resolve incidents escalated from first line support as well as the internal genius bar and assist end users with technology adoption within an assigned market. Incident resolution must be done in alignment with internal incident, change, configuration and project management processes while adhering to established Service Level Targets.

Job Description

• Audio Visual equipment within the office space
• Web Conferencing setup and monitoring for VIP executives
• PC break fix support for the business within market
• Facilitation of onboarding and off-boarding
• Telephony break/fix support
• Mobile phone configuration support
• Mobile device support (IOS & Android)
• Training end users on new technology and assisting with deployment
• Manage data closet technology to agreed global standards
• Assist remote support staff when additional resources are required
• Maintain established service level agreements to meet customer expectations and quality standards
• Additional desk top services activities defined as service improvement actions
• VIP support
• Provide after hours or weekend support during scheduled maintenance or emergencies

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Daily work routines:

• Provide break fix support for local and remote offices
• Responsible conference room technology health checks, technical support, and training.
• Genius Bar support (when application)
• Perform coverage walk-arounds within an office or market
• VIP and Exec Assistant check-inâ™s inclusive of White Glove Service
• Perform support functions to include: setup of peripheral equipment, software installs and  configurations, wireless and LAN configurations, and resolve access issues and other issues as required
• Provide proper ticket and incident management.  See below.

Request Management:

• Provide proper ticket management to ensure requests are updated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure incident ticket quality standards are met to facilitate escalation to Tier 3 and can be used for queries by end users concerning the status of Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes (RFC)

Incident Management:

• Provide proper ticket management to ensure incidents are up to date and resolved in a timely manner.
• Resolving incidents in a timely manner to meet the defined Service Level Objectives .
• Document accurate and clear resolution documentation within the incident ticket
• Escalation of incidents to 3rd line support per guidelines established to support Service Level Targets
• Participate in creation of ServiceNow knowledge articles detailing troubleshooting processes and procedures
• Responsible for 2nd Level point of escalation from Service Desk

• Resolve incidents with software applications, network, and hardware and take appropriate actions to resolve issues while ensuring data/system integrity
• Ensure onboarding, off-boarding, and asset management processes are followed

Problem Management:

• Assist with trend and root cause analysis
• Identify and communicate problem trends found as part of incident resolution

Technology Enablement:

• Complete in-house training on new technologies as they are released.
• Conduct information sessions aimed to promote end user adoption of technology products and services
• Educate clients on problem resolutions to minimize repeat requests and provide timely follow-up

Project Work:

• Participate in, or provide feedback to project testing stages
• Support projects as required for supported sites

Change Management:

• Understand the change management process and follow the process and procedures associated.
• Support and facilitate activities specific to change.  Roles could be as a requestor or implementer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience; related computing field preferred
• 3+ years of technical experience in a multi-state,10,000+ employee base corporate environment
• Knowledge of IT processes, general controls, and project management and system development life cycles
• ITIL Foundation Level certification preferred or demonstrates knowledge of similar IT Operations and support standards or guidelines.
• Industry related technical certificates are a plus or any similar combination of education and experience
• Excellent customer service skills including written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with end user clients and team members across the organization
• Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with Windows 7 and Windows 10 OS
• Proficient with MS Office  365
• Mac experience a strong plus
• Knowledge of Service Now
• Active Directory Administration experience
• Familiar with remote support tools

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $40.00 – $40.00 Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative⋠Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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