Desktop Technician I

Company: Ellis Medicine
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

SECTION I BASIC FUNCTION: Provides client support for incidents and service requests related to Information Services (IS) equipment. Responsible for the planning, scheduling and installation of new hardware and SECTION II EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Required + Associates degree in information systems, or related field (2 years' experience supporting IT equipment in a networked environment may substitute for degree).+ Minimum of one to two years' experience supporting IT equipment in a networked environment OR + Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or technical certification. SECTION III MAKING ELLIS EXCEPTIONAL (MEE) BEHAVIORS & STANDARDS SECTION IV: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: + Responsible for the configuration, installation and support of all clients IS equipment to ensure optimal performance using established configuration standards, tools and procedures. + Coordinates with users, project staff, vendors, level 3 support and Application Analysts to prepare installation plans. + Ensures that all IS equipment installed is in compliance with Ellis regulatory standards for safety. Responsible for installing cable management for all equipment installed. + Configures computer hardware using standard approved images through SCCM 2012 R2 or other approved methods. + Performs hardware and software installations and upgrades and routine preventative maintenance. + Ensures that all software is installed in accordance with supplier's license conditions and procedures. Advises users that they need to be in compliance with software license agreements, restrictions and copyrights. + Keeps abreast of developments relating to IS Equipment including hardware and software and utilized this knowledge to support the organization. + Applies basic troubleshooting skills to resolve routine incidents and service requests. + Works closely with the Help Desk staff, Network staff, Client/Server staff, Application Analysts and users to resolve incidents and service requests in compliance to the Ellis standards and Service Expectations standards. + Analyzes system malfunctions, including computers, mobile devices, printers and telephones taking appropriate corrective action in a timely fashion. + Works with the required teams and/or external vendor support for application troubleshooting. + Escalates any unresolved problems to the next support level providing all troubleshooting information. + Documents services provided and shares troubleshooting techniques with others. + Provides complete and accurate documentation of reported issues and implemented solutions. + Documents tasks in sufficient detail for the data to be useful to other technical support staff members. + Provides complete, accurate and updated documentation for all software setups, licensing information and department specific information. + Ensures asset tracking information for all equipment deployed including desktop computers and peripherals, telephones, mobile devices, printers, and other equipment is accurate and current for inventory reporting purposes. + Maintains an accurate data base of hardware and software, which includes but is not limited to the Ellis asset tag and the serial number. + Trains users in the use of all IS equipment. + Provides users with training and assistance in the use of all Ellis approved IS equipment and software. + Trains users and works with users to provide technical solutions that are consistent with the department's standards for installing hardware and software. + Provides 2nd Level technical support to internal and external customers/users via telephone for all IS equipment and application software. + Responsible for small to medium sized hardware and software deployments, departmental relocations and provides support to the IT Service Desk. + Works with project staff to configure and install IS equipment as outlined on the project plan. Provides written updates for assigned projects to project/team leader.

Keywords: Ellis Medicine, Schenectady , Desktop Technician I, Professions , Schenectady, New York