Work options: Hybrid
Desktop Technician
Location: Hybrid. Based in the New York metro area with onsite meetings rotating between Melville and New Hyde Park. Reimbursable travel across Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley, including the Poughkeepsie area (approximately 20 sites).
Candidates located in Westchester, Long Island, Manhattan, Northern New Jersey or surrounding New York areas are preferred.
Duration: ASAP through end of year with potential to extend based on project pipeline.
Pay Rate: $35 per hour, commensurate with experience.
About the Role
The Desktop Support Technician supports all end-user equipment including desktop, laptop, printers, scanners and hospital equipment. The Technician ensures service level commitments and deliverables are met (adhering to documented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Duties and Responsibilities
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Gathers data and compiles reports on KPIs, SLAs and other relevant data for management review
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Assists with the development and implementation of short- and long-term solutions, including planning, testing and implementing new and enhanced systems, while remediating production impacting incidents and outages
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Coordinates with vendors on break/fix issues as necessary
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Images, installs, and supports software for all workstation types
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Troubleshoots, supports, and repairs hardware
Technical Support Skills
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Desktop support and troubleshooting experience
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Printer and scanner troubleshooting
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Password reset and user account support
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PC imaging and workstation deployment
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Device configuration and setup
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Remote support and ticket resolution experience
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Experience supporting go-live activities and user transitions
Deployment & Infrastructure Support
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Hardware deployment support
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IT infrastructure rollout support
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Post-deployment issue resolution
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Coordination with desktop, build, and support teams
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User acceptance and workstation validation support
Customer Service Skills
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Strong customer service orientation
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Ability to interact professionally with medical and administrative staff
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Ability to gather user requirements and identify application needs
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Patience and professionalism in high-pressure support situations
Work Style & Logistics
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Ability to work independently in the field
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Experience supporting multiple locations
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Willingness to travel between sites throughout Long Island and Westchester
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Hybrid work experience (onsite and remote support)
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Flexibility during deployments and go-live periods
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
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Minimum of five (5) years technology service delivery experience in a corporate and high availability environment, required, including knowledge of end-user and network-based hardware and software for Desktops, Laptops, MAC, printers, scanners, routers, switches, mobile devices
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Experience with service delivery modes, processes, techniques and tools, required
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Knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems (XP, 7) and Microsoft Office Suite software, and Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, GPOs, etc., required
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Knowledge of Citrix, Networking (TCP/IP, DNS), required
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Excellent written and oral communications skills as well as analytical and organizational skills, required
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Experience with CA Desktop and Server Manager and CA Service Desk or other ticket tracking software, preferred
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Epic experience and understanding healthcare workflows (preferred but not required)
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ITIL v3 Foundation or Six Sigma Certification, preferred
Engagement Terms
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W2 only.
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No C2C or third-party agencies/suppliers.
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No work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
nextSource is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure, and life experiences or for any other reason.
nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
What nextSource Provides:
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Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
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Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
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401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
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Discount Program
- You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
