Job Type Full Time
Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma , Others
Experience 1 – 3 years
Location Nairobi
Job Field ICT / Computer
Job Overview/Summary:
The Support Technician will be primarily responsible with providing support for our internal users on the use of their desktops and laptops. Through our ticketing system and the telephone they will provide users with solutions to questions and issues with their computer hardware and software.
Major Responsibilities
Customer Service and Communication
Professionally, respectfully and effectively represents IT Team members, and IRC services to the users.
Keep accurate notes of issues and troubleshooting steps taken within our ticketing system.
Take ownership of incidents assigned to ensure issue resolution and user satisfaction.
Adhere to internal audit responsibility policies and procedures and communicate the same to the end-users.
Technical Skills – Level I Help Desk Support
Provide Tier 1 & 2 help desk support for technical assistance in person, via phone chat using ServiceNow ticketing system, and follow up with customers and users to ensure complete resolution of issues
Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot and support Windows 10, PCs Macintosh workstations and, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones and other computer and telecommunications equipment.
Create and maintain user accounts in AD Manager and O365 (user, computer, security objects).
Filter HelpDesk calls and provide support and troubleshooting, such as password resets, toner replacement, break/fix, and escalation to higher level support.
Follow standard help desk procedures, apply knowledgebase to problems and provide assistance to users: problem identification, instruction, and resolution of problems.
Install anti-virus software and ensure virus definitions are up-to-date.
Perform post-resolution follow ups with end user and team members as required.
Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems; alert management to emerging trends in incidents, identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.
Perform other duties as required.
Administrative Tasks & Record Keeping
Validate and create knowledgebase articles and user documentation.
Assign tickets and monitor/attend to the unassigned queue(s) in ticketing system.
System administration and maintenance.
Close tickets within established service levels.
Job Requirements:
Education: College degree or equivalent certification
Work Experience:
1-3 years of experience in help desk/desktop support position
Experience with Active Directory, and O365, Azure and SCCM
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
Knowledge of advanced computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, and networking equipment
Experience with Microsoft and MAC Operating Systems
Working knowledge of a range of software and hardware diagnostic tools.
Experience working with ITIL, and service desk best practices.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills.
Strong documentation skills.
A genuine desire to patiently help others solve technical issues
Microsoft Visual Studio a plus
Method of Application
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