Posted 9 months ago
Field Support Specialist
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Provides on-site and phone technical support to clients, troubleshooting and repairing computer hardware and software, creating support tickets, and documenting solutions. Works alongside senior engineers on complex issues.
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Field Support Specialist
Join the Restech Fleet! We're on a mission to find the next Field Support Specialist – someone who is as passionate about tech as they are about helping clients across the galaxy. Whether you see yourself as a member of the Rebel Alliance or a Starfleet officer, this role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy the thrill of solving technical challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Engagement: Answer incoming support calls with the enthusiasm of a young Padawan eager to assist, creating support tickets and following them through to resolution.
- Hardware Repair: Utilize your technical skills to repair and maintain various hardware, from malfunctioning droids to essential Starfleet equipment.
- Onsite Visits: Travel to client sites to drop off equipment or provide hands-on support, embodying the spirit of an interstellar courier or a Starfleet technician.
- Team Collaboration: Assist higher-level engineers in tackling complex technical issues, learning and growing alongside seasoned Jedi Masters or Starfleet officers.
- Documentation: Create and update support materials, leaving a legacy of knowledge like a Jedi holocron or Starfleet technical manual.
Hard Skills:
- Technical Proficiency: Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair devices effectively.
- Adaptability: Quick learner, capable of adapting to new technologies and environments, much like a Starfleet cadet or Jedi youngling mastering new skills.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, able to converse fluently in technical jargon (R2D2's beeps) and layman's terms (C3PO's human-speak).
- Reliability: Dependable and security-minded, ensuring that all tasks are completed with precision and care.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience: Previous experience in a support or technical role is a plus, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are key.
- Multitasking: Ability to juggle multiple issues simultaneously, whether handling a frozen screen one moment and coordinating a network repair the next.
- Customer Focus: Strong interpersonal skills, dedicated to building positive relationships with clients and providing top-notch support.
- Tech Savvy: Familiarity with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, as well as a desire to expand your technical knowledge.
Join us at Restech and embark on a career where you can make a real difference. Live long and prosper, and may the Force be with you!
Requirements
Car/Truck with current insurance and good driving history.
- Networking:
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of firewalls, routers, and switches.
- Desktop and End-User Support:
- Proficiency in troubleshooting Windows and macOS operating systems.
- Experience with hardware troubleshooting and repair (desktops, laptops, peripherals).
- Server Administration:
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Windows Server administration.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, user management, and file/print services.
- Security:
- Knowledge of basic cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Experience with antivirus and endpoint protection solutions.
- Backup and Recovery:
- Understanding of backup solutions and procedures.
- Experience with data recovery and restoration.
- Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM):
- Familiarity with RMM tools (e.g., ConnectWise Automate, Datto RMM).
- Experience with monitoring and maintaining client systems through RMM platforms.
- Mobile Device Management:
- Experience with mobile device setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Hardware and Software Installation:
- Proficiency in installing and configuring hardware and software.
- Experience with software deployment and updates.
- Customer Service:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
- Documentation:
- Ability to create and maintain accurate documentation of incidents, solutions, and procedures.
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