Help Desk Analyst or Helpdesk Technician @ Houston, TX (Onsite)
USG, Inc.10 days ago
Houston, TX
On-site
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Title: End User Support Specialist
Location:
Houston, TX (onsite) – Need local consultants onlyDuration:
6 - 8 monthsCompensation:$13/hr
Provide support for all phases of the personal computer lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Image and complete computer builds, and finalize the installation to the business core load specification as assigned.
- Receive materials, inventory systems and parts, and maintain accurate asset and inventory management records using approved procedures and work processes.
- Respond to queries, run diagnostic programs, isolate problem, and determine and implement solutions related to computer systems, hardware, software, printers, and smart phones.
- Schedule and coordinate warranty repairs with service providers and internal clients.
- Train end-users on basic hardware and software operations.
- Ensure functioning anti-virus, anti-malware systems are installed/configured/updated properly.
- Perform end-user virmalware remediation.
- Recommend feasible system improvements to manager.
- Formulate recommendations for improvements within scope of assigned work proactively.
- Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager.
- Ensure effective utilization of business processes.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge to configure and deploy computers, printers, storage, and other personal computer related devices.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, occasionally.
- Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts.
- Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Availability to travel, domestically, less than 5%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in computer technology or related field, or equivalent via education and/or work experience.
- 1 year of related work experience.
- Help Desk experience or similar.
- Microsoft Windows operating systems proficiency.
- Experience with imaging software.
- Effective documentation skills.
Required Skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
End-user training
Documentation
Hardware and software support
Diagnostic troubleshooting
Computer build and deployment
Warranty repair coordination
Antivirus and anti-malware configuration
Asset and inventory management
PC imaging and setup