• IT Support Specialist

    Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.State College, PA 16801

    Job #2804280084

  • Job Summary:

    Coordinate service requests via Help Desk. Responsibilities include data entry and task assignment, troubleshooting assistance over the phone to end users, scheduling of external support resources, assisting with break-fix activities for PC equipment, PO receiving and inventory tasks. This non exempt position works with direct and indirect supervision.

    Essential Functions:

    • Answer calls from GOH employees to Help Desk.
    • Record all calls in IT Help Desk support application.
    • Provide initial basic troubleshooting via call scripts.

    *Provide call followup

    • Route service calls to other IT resources for service; manage scheduling with external resources.
    • Perform PO receiving and inventory tracking/ maintenance functions.
    • Perform data entry functions.

    *Perform hardware replacements.

    • Perform work order follow-ups to confirm help desk request is completed.
    • Transport equipment within IT, throughout the company.
    • Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
    • Perform additional administrative tasks and other assignments per supervisor's direction.
    • Travel and/or drive personal vehicle to trainings, meetings, events, etc.
    • Basic network troubleshooting.

    *Mobile device-troubleshooting- ios and Android.

    Knowledge of:

    • Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
    • Intermediate knowledge of voice and data technologies.

    *Screen sharing technology

    • Advanced knowledge of PC equipment.

    Ability to:

    • Communicate with employees and vendors who have widely differing levels of technical experience.
    • Adapt to the constant changes in technology.
    • Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
    • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Follow through on issues in a timely manner.
    • Efficiently and flexibly deal with changing priorities.
    • Distinguish confidential and/or personal information and prevent unauthorized disclosures.

    Qualifications:

    • Must have strong organizational skills.
    • Must have excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

    Education:

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.

    Experience:

    • Previous Help Desk or Call Center experience preferred.
    • Current A+ certification or equivalent required.

    Required Training:

    • Site Specific Hazard Training
    • At least bi annual Help Desk application Training depending on versions and release cycles
    • Managing Priorities Training
    • Effective Communications Training
    • Customer Service Training
    • At least bi annual Microsoft application refresher depending on releases and versions deployed

    Physical Requirements:

    • (Constant 67-100%) - Talk and hear in conversations with GOH employees and customers.
    • Constant (67 - 100%) Talk on telephone and hear telephone conversations.
    • Constant (67-100%) Able to see and read PC screens, read normal type size print.

    *Constant (67-100%) Normal vision and hearing range.

    • Constant (67-100%) Use fingers/hands to type, write and file.
    • Constant (67-100%) Sit for sustained periods of time.
    • (Constant 67-100%) - Able to speak clearly.
    • Constant (67-100%) Use/operate basic office equipment such as phones, computer, file cabinets, copier, etc.

    *Frequent (34-66%) Bending, stooping, stretching, and prolonged standing.

    • Occasional (0-33%) Lift and/or transport items weighing less than 35 pounds from one location to another throughout shift.
    • Occasional (0 - 33%) Work in field or plant environment with exposure to adverse or extreme weather conditions, exhaust fumes, noise, dust, extreme temperatures.

    This is a safety-sensitive position.