IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is seeking a Desktop Support Technician The Desktop Support Technician will serve as the first point of contact for IT related support, providing tier 1 client support for all technical issues relating to installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance, hardware, software, printing, connectivity, mobile technology and user set up and authorization, also working all requests, incidents, and problems through to resolution. The position s main focus will be refreshing PCs as part of our asset lifecycle program.

The critical role of the Desktop Support Technician will strive to provide the best possible end user computing experience for all Milwaukee County employees, contractors, and vendors. This position will also be hands-on with building and imaging PCs and laptops, printer setup and maintenance, peripheral hardware support and maintenance and user account maintenance. This role is committed to addressing recurring issues through consistent ITIL practices.

Tasks

• Provide daily support for PC hardware and software, including Windows 10, Office 365 and other enterprise applications.
• Participate in installing, configuring, and maintaining computer operating systems and images.
• Install and troubleshoot peripherals for users.
• Aid in troubleshooting smartphones and other related ad hoc devices.
• Asks appropriate probing questions to gather relevant information to aid in resolution of request. Documents, tracks and monitors client incidents and requests in ticketing system to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Sets client expectations when opening and assigning tickets and ensures all request/services are executed on time in accordance with service level agreements with the business.
• Prioritizes and escalates support incidents and requests based on business impact and documented guidelines.
• Makes recommendations to better assist end users and improve the overall efficiency of daily operating procedures.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of core hardware standards and applications, as well as new technologies/applications being introduced in order to provide technically accurate solutions to clients.
• Assists in special projects as needed.
• Participates in on call rotation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Teamwork - Works as a team member across many locations; balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone s efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values and follows documented departmental policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; makes timely decisions.
• Communication - Demonstrates effective communication and achieves smooth handoffs; excellent customer service skills and acumen with the ability to consistently communicate successfully with all types of employees.
• Ability to understand basic business practices.
• Ability to manage working in a high stress environment.
• Take ownership for work and initiative for requests, incidents and problems.
• IT Professionalism in all aspects of the position.
• Outstanding customer service skills and attitude.
• Ability to prioritize projects and customer requests.

NOTE: Candidates MUST be a current Wisconsin resident or willing to relocate at the candidate's own expense. This is a 100% onsite position at Wauwatosa, WI location.

Location: Wauwatosa, WI (100% On-Site)

Contract: 6+ months

• 6 mos. - 5 Years Desktop support experience
• 6 mos. 5 years - Experience supporting end users in a corporate environment. (IT schooling could be used towards experience).
• 6 mos. 5 Years - Deploying devices experience
• 6 mos. 5 Years - On the fly device repairs experience
• Associate s Degree or some college, IT schooling (Please include on Resume)

• Workstation, printer and peripheral maintenance and support experience
• Experience with / general understanding of Client/Server environment
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.
• Experience with / solid understanding of Microsoft products, including Windows operating systems and the Office suite of application
• A+ certifications

***Rate depends on experience

*** Local candidates preferred, not mandatory

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are not sponsoring H1B candidates at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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