IT Support Specialist I

What this Job Entails: 

The IT Support Analysts will help in resolving a variety of technical problems. 

Scope: 

• Follows established procedures on routine work

• Requires detailed instructions 

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with fielding incoming help requests from end users in a courteous manner.

• Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem.

• Build rapport and elicit problem details from help desk customers.

• Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems, when required, to the appropriate experienced technician.

• Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.

• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution.

• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.

• Help to install new PCs, both desktop and notebooks, for new and existing users, including hardware setup, software installs, wiring, and training.

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 0 to 2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Builds stable working relationships internally

• Follows standard practice and procedures when analyzing situations or data

• Knowledge of basic computer hardware and software

• Familiarity with desktop and server operating systems

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills

• Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required

• Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly manner

• Analytical and problem solving abilities

• Exceptional customer service orientation

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of various operating systems and databases 

• Knowledge of various programming languages

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively 

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law