Service Desk Technician II

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The Help Desk Technician will provide IT support over the phone and in person to non-technical end-users and perform basic device support independently for end users.  The technician will install, assess, troubleshoot, maintain, repair and upgrade computers and equipment of different types.   This position will fulfill customer requests, resolve customer technical problems, and respond to customer questions in a quality and timely manner. They will build relationships with employees and help them find solutions while providing exceptional customer service. In this role they will gain exposure to a wide variety of products and services because they assist with technical problems concerning hardware, software, peripheral equipment like phones and printers.

This person will also be the hands-on assistance for the Infrastructure Team. They will be pulled in for the physical needs of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and implementing network switches, access points, network cables, servers, process pcs and process network equipment, zebra printers, shop floor computers, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide IT user support using standard screens, scripts, reference guides, and procedures with completing ongoing training to deepen skillset. 
• Interviews user to collect information about problem and leads user through diagnostic procedures to determine source of error. Troubleshoot and resolve technical support questions of customers in a professional manner.
• Images PCs, installs software, and peripheral equipment.
• Provides first-level network administration support (create user accounts, assists in file restores, maintain passwords, increase user space, and provide rights to some areas).
• Update assigned tickets with latest status and continuously communicate to necessary parties, including providing follow-up to the user on the status of the problem until resolution.
• Escalate incidents and service requests to next level support if the issue cannot be resolved.
• Be expected to work to incident response and resolution targets in an Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) environment with Service Level Agreement (SLAs)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree, or College diploma in process. Or 5 years of equivalent experience in IT Support
• Undergraduate degree is preferred.
• Minimum two years of applied IT Support/IT Service Desk
• 3 or more years of experience preferred.

• Knowledge of standard business desktop software and hardware.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical support questions of customers in a professional manner.
• Experience with PC or network administration.
• Monitor an email contact inbox and ticketing system for incoming work
• Experience in working with customers in a customer support role over the phone.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Someone who thrives in a team atmosphere and can keep their composure when work volume surges
• Experience with troubleshooting in a Windows environment is preferred.
• Self-motivated and well organized; possesses both the initiative to work individually and contributes appropriately to working as part of a team (e.g., interpersonal skills, communication, rapport with others, productivity).
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and perform well under pressure.
• US Citizen

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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