Workstation Specialist
*Local to the Clearfield, PA area only please
*This is a hybrid position with 4 days/week onsite
Description:
- The client requires the services of a Workstation Specialist with advanced PC installation support and troubleshooting experience to work with existing client/IED Delivery Center IT team members to support users located at various offices construction field site offices county stockpiles and other remote offices throughout their geographic five-county region within the Commonwealth.
- The Workstation Specialist will be responsible for assisting IT staff by providing Tier 2 support for hardware and software and installation and troubleshooting services throughout District 2.
- Candidate must possess the ability to install and configure PC hardware peripherals and software in both a network primarily and stand-alone environments.
- The ability to use diagnostic software is required.
- The ability to read understand and follow technical manuals schematics and documented processes in the English language is required.
- The ability to assemble and support a microcomputer system and multifunction printers as well as install Cat5e and/or Cat6 cable runs and perform cable terminations is required.
- The ability to assemble and support a microcomputer system and multifunction printers as well as install Cat5e and/or Cat6 cable runs and perform cable terminations is required.
- Specific knowledge required in LAN/WAN TCP/IP Remedy MS Windows RDP and SCCM.
- The resource may also be required to document and follow technical processes. Strong communications customer service skills leadership a high level of attention to detail and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment are also required.
- Although the primary focus of this position is to support field site offices the Workstation Specialist will also be required to support all other areas of the client including all units throughout the District Office County Offices and Stockpiles Traffic Management Center Driver License Centers Welcome Centers and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and PA Emergency Management Association (PEMA) remote sites should the need arise.
Responsibilities:
1. Installs computer system hardware software and related peripherals in accordance with departmental procedures and technical manuals.
- Installs and configures PC hardware and peripherals to meet user requirements.
- Installs and troubleshoots Cisco VPN routers.
- Connects/disconnects PCs and printers to the network or local device.
- Assigns workstation names for PCs being added to the network using Active Directory.
- Installs related software Windows applications network drivers needed for proper
- functioning of the complete system and all interconnected devices.
- Installs and configures CISCO AnyConnect VPN software.
- Upgrades or repairs existing PC equipment by replacing or adding memory hard drives and I/O cards as required.
- Installs and tests images.
- Plan schedule and track hardware deployments.
- Install and troubleshoot Cat5e/6 network cabling terminations and patching.
- Train end users on use of newly deployed equipment and/or software.
2. Provides direct support for workstation requests and issues.
- Responds to workstation related trouble calls both on-site and remotely.
- Provide PC related support to end users via in person telephone and e-mail.
- Process requests for enterprise user accounts.
- Troubleshoots individual PC problems resulting from SCCM pushes.
- Run SCCM reports and monitor workstations for compliance.
- Creates and updates Remedy tickets.
3. Garage Diagnostics Software.
- Ensures mobile devices and adapters are kept current with latest patches drivers firmware and software updates as well as routinely monitoring devices to ensure they are being connected to the LAN and receiving updates.
- Masters the troubleshooting procedures and support requirements for the garage diagnostic software and adapters.
4. Mobile iOS device support.
- Configures and issues new iPhones and iPads.
- Troubleshoots issues and provides training to users.
- Monitors and updates devices in MDM Console.
5. Ensure complete and accurate equipment inventory.
- Unpacks/packs computer equipment.
- Receives checks in and inventories equipment and reports all inventory transfers.
- Records inventory information and updates Remedy Asset Management System.
- Runs reports from Remedy Asset Management System.
- Coordinate equipment deliveries and pickups with staff.
6. Telecommunications.
- Support for telecommunication equipment and services to include wiring analog lines VoIP sets audio and video conference equipment smartboards web conferencing and unified communications i.e. Microsoft Teams.
7. Document technical processes and/or update existing documentation if needed.
8. Identify and recommend opportunities for efficiency gains.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting PC hardware/software in an enterprise LAN/WAN environment., Required 2 Years
- Experience installing and supporting laptops/docking stations., Required 2 Years
- Experience installing and supporting multifunction print devices., Required 2 Years
- Experience with Remedy or similar ticketing system., Required 2 Years
- Experience with premise cabling (installing Cat5e/6 cable and terminations)., Required 2 Years
- Valid Driver’s License., Required
- Ability and flexibility to travel to attend trainings, meetings, or assist other districts when required., Required
- Possess the following core competencies: continuous attention to detail, high performance in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, Required
- disciplined to follow established SOPs, and effective communication skills, both written and spoken, in the English language., Required
- Experience with Cisco VPN router installation and support., Desired
- Experience with Active Directory., Desired
- Experience with Hyena System Management Software., Desired
- Experience with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager., Desired
- Experience creating process documentation (strong writing skills)., Desired
- Experience in project management., Desired
- Experience leading team deployments., Desired
- Experience reading and interpreting architectural and electrical plan sets used for remodeling facilities and/or building new facilities., Desired
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