Milwaukee County is looking for a Desktop Support 1 resource to work 40 hours a week, Sunday-Thursday. Additional details on this can be found below.Candidates MUST be a Wisconsin resident.Position Summary:The Desktop Support Point of Sale Technician serves as the first point of contact for IT related support, providing tier 1 and 2 client support for all technical issues relating to hardware, software, printing, connectivity, mobile technology, Point of Sale Technology, and user set up and authorization, working all requests, incidents, and problems through to resolution. A critical role of the Desktop Point of Sale Technician will strive to provide the best possible end user computing experience for all MC employees. The Desktop Support Point of Sale Technician will be hands on with maintaining a Point-of-Sale infrastructure while also assisting in 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide daily support for PC hardware and software, including: Windows 10, Office 365 and other departmental and 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.
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet customer demand. (Nights & Weekends)
- 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.
- Assist the Milwaukee County Zoo in day-by-day Point of Sale operation to ensure smooth business operations.
Computer Skills: - Workstation, printer and peripheral maintenance and support skills.
- General understanding of Client/Server environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft products including Windows operating systems and the Office suite of applications.
- Demonstrate analytical approach to problem resolution.
- Excellent documentation skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft SCCM imaging software
- Basic understanding of what a Point of Sale is and how it functions on a fundamental level.
Qualifications: - 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.
- Able to work weekends and holidays.
- Able to work in unsavory conditions, rain, snow, unclean environments.
Competencies: - Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Team-Work - Works as a team member at the Milwaukee County Zoo or other Milwaukee County 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.
Education/Experience: - 1-3 years customer service experience.
- 2-year degree in an IT related field or current progress towards a degree in combination with experience.
Certificate and Licenses: - No certifications required; A+ certifications preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: - No supervisory responsibilities.
Top Skills & Years of Experience: - 1-3 years customer service experience.
- 2-year degree in an IT related field or current progress towards a degree in combination with experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory
- Familiarity with Microsoft SCCM imaging software
Nice to Have Skills: - Provide daily support for PC hardware and software, including: Windows 10, Office 365 and other departmental and 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.
Interview Process: Duration:Onsite or Remote? - Onsite, possibly wet, and dirty working conditions. Typical work week would be Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed & Thurs - 8 hour shifts onsite at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
- Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Please see additional details below as this position will require onsite and weekend work.