.Essential**Responsibilities**:- Demonstrates Customer Service & Troubleshooting skills with composure and professionalism in-person, on the phone, and in writing.- Maintain the confidentiality in the information that is handled when the requests are made and support is given.- Documents issues and requests into the help desk ticketing system then either resolves or escalates to the appropriate resource.- First level troubleshooting of laptops, desktops, servers, network related or attached systems.- Listens and responds to customer needs.- Uses critical thinking to resolve customer issues.- Recommends or performs minor remedial actions to correct problems.- Maintain Active directory user account and security consistency.- Escalate and redirect help desk Incidents to the appropriate technical resources.- Installation and maintenance of Windows based PC/Laptops in an enterprise environment.- Configure/Troubleshoot and install laptops, workstations, scanners, printers, faxes, mobile phones, iPads and all technology-based peripherals physically and remotely.- Responds to client inquiries concerning systems operation and diagnoses system hardware, software, and operator problems.- Installing software patches as needed and eradicating spyware/viruses.- Performs department standard preventive maintenance and repairs.- First level helpdesk support- Use discretion to prioritize and complete end user requests for support.- Performs other duties as assigned**Job Requirements**:Competencies:W Sense of Urgency: IT issues usually start at the IT help desk. Must understand and direct the team to address issues by the required SLA timeline. There are times where critical business functions depend on IT products and services working as soon as possible.W Communication: There are always multiple activities and projects working simultaneously where clear and concise communication is necessary to avoid confusion.W Customer Focus: The IT Helpdesk and Tech Support team exists to support our customers, the internal computer users. We will provide the level of service that insures as little down time as possible for the business.W Teamwork: The IT team consists of several local and remote resources where a team atmosphere is of the utmost importance to be able to work as one group spread out across North America.W Soft Skills- The ability to engage customers verbally in a professional manner.W Self-Starter - The ability to be sufficiently motivated or ambitious to start a new task or project independently.Qualifications:- Knowledge of computer hardware and software- Ability to troubleshoot and correct a wide array of IT enterprise user problems.- Ability to receive and utilize training proficiently to implement in the work environment.- Working knowledge of Cisco/Avaya phone systems desiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions