The Technical Support Specialist – Level 1 is an entry-level position that provides professional technical support to all clients of Myriad Advisor Solutions. The Level 1 Specialists must possess strong analytical and strategic thinking, as well as planning, organizing and problem-solving skills: a high degree of technical expertise, sound professional and technical judgment, and a commitment to exceptional customer service and teamwork. This role is in office and is not remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, diagnostics, troubleshooting, resolving network and wireless issues, setting up user accounts, formatting and setting up desktop and laptop computers
- Provide remote technical guidance, assistance, and coordination to end-users for PC, network, software, and hardware problems
- Support daily client communication- including phone, email, and chat requests. Accurately document details related to client support issues in help desk ticketing system and complete ticket/tasks efficiently
- Create, build, and foster strong and effective working relationships with peers, management, clients, and vendors
- Ensure growing knowledge of company supported systems, with a goal of becoming a product expert
- Ability to display dependability through IT Help Desk shift coverage spanning Monday-Friday 7am-7pm CST
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed are not all inclusive; other duties as assigned will apply
Desired Qualifications (Knowledge and Skills)
- Degree or Associates degree in Information Technology related field preferred; completed college coursework in conjunction with work experience will also be considered
- Current knowledge of computer systems, electronic systems, and software applications; Solid understanding of desktop applications
- Level 1 Technical Support experience preferred
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10, and a willingness to learn new operating systems
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general internet technologies (email, web browsers, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of core network technologies (WiFi, routers, switches, etc.)
Desired Traits
- Strong client service skills, first-hand experience interacting directly with customers; a genuine interest in serving and caring for our clients
- Strong professional phone etiquette
- Possesses strong work ethics and morals; is driven and motivated to advancing their career through hands on experience and evolving industry knowledge