Technical Support Specialist

Alpharetta, Georgia

Onsite

Contract

$26/hr - $29/hr

Our client, a premier North Atlanta-based organization in the education sector, is actively looking for a Technical Support Specialist to join their team in Alpharetta/Milton, GA. This role is onsite so local candidates are required.

This is a 6 month initial contract with potential for long-term extension or conversion based on performance

In this role, you will provide on-site end-user computing support in a school environment including: investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware, software, network, and instructional technology incidents. This will primarily entail providing Tier II level support!

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to schools in troubleshooting IT technology in several learning locations, media centers, admin facilities, and support offices

• Manage service requests through the ticketing system, meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) including response time and resolution time

• Set up new devices, workstations, print stations, and assignments to default printers

• Communicate bi-directionally regarding status of IT incidents and planned IT initiatives (such as online testing) to the service desk, technical support coordinators and schools through the incident tracking software

• Assist with general maintenance to keep network running smothly and with on-site network-related repair requests with service desk personnel

• Maintain data catalogue of inventory and performs record keeping functions of hardware locations, assignments, quantities, types and required repairs-including start-up and end-of-year processes

• Document LAN wiring diagrams including: wiring closet identification, wiring closet equipment configuration, and wiring drop identification

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience providing end-user support in an enterprise level organization in a Windows 10 and/or Mac environment (with exposure to WAN/LAN)

• Microsoft Certification (MCP, MCSE) or any desktop support certifications is ideal

• Understanding or and experience working with technology hardware, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, printers, projectors, smart boards, scanners, and digital cameras

• Experience using SCCM to create collections and push software

• Familiarity with IT support tools such as Active Directory, Remedy, or LANdesk

• Knowledge of 1 or more operations systems (Microsoft, Mac, or Linux)

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

• Paid Sick Time Leave

• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: Jillian Reagan

Specialization: Technical Support