Contract Help Desk Technician

CONTRACT HELP DESK TECHNICIAN
(onsite in Atlanta office)

COMPANY SUMMARY

RPI Print, headquartered in Seattle, WA is a print partner focused on making brands successful. We help businesses around the world connect with their customers through the power of personalized print. With facilities and partners in the US, Europe, and Australia, and innovative IT solutions, RPI is an end-to-end integrated supply chain for digital printing on demand. While our passion is digital printing, what we find equally important is building a relationship with our customers. Making real connections!

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a customer service-oriented Seasonal/Contract Help Desk Technician to provide technical assistance on computer systems. You will assist end users with basic technical issues. An excellent Help Desk Technician must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively. They must also be patient when dealing with difficult customers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes but is not limited to the following:

• Effectively, professionally and respectfully represents Information Technology team.
• Provides support for all Information Technology products and services (Laptops, Desktops, Printers…). Support may include answering questions, troubleshooting problems, teaching or instructing customers regarding software or hardware functionality.
• Determines the most effective manner to resolve customer's technical issue. Engages in research and troubleshooting to resolve technical issues. Consults with full-time staff when necessary.
• Elevates complex and/or high priority problems to the appropriate support groups for resolution.
• Verifies that suggested solutions effectively resolve the users' problems through verbal and email follow up.
• Records required customer and problem information in RPI’s ticketing system. Updates tickets with appropriate entries of activities and closes tickets with resolution entered upon completion of the job.
• Works on Help Desk related projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Schedule may adjust with only a 24 hour notice to cover either a B (2:30pm-11pm) or C Shift (10pm – 6:30am).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in hardware, software, basic operating system functionality, connectivity troubleshooting, or equivalent training is required. Customer service experience is preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

This position requires handling confidential information in an appropriate manner. Customer interactions must be handled with diplomacy and tact. Individual must be able to gauge the customer's technical ability and communicate with them in appropriate technical or non-technical language in a non-condescending manner.

DECISION MAKING/JUDGEMENT

This position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules. Although there are sometimes problem-solving guidelines for problems, there may be no existing procedures or instructions for those problems. The technician may be on their own in solving problems and determining satisfactory solutions. Ability to work independently and in a team setting is imperative.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to learn and support new and quickly-changing technologies.
• Ability to research information and solutions regarding technical issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good work habits under pressure.
• Familiarity with a wide range of standard office automation products.
• High energy level.
• Detail oriented.
• Must have a good command of the English language in order to provide effective phone, desk-side, and email support.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use a keyboard to enter and retrieve data.
• Must have good eyesight. May be asked to perform maintenance on computer system with small components.

• Lifting and/or carrying of 50 lbs.

• May be asked to use a wave or scissor lift

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Windows: 2 years (Preferred)
• Computer hardware: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mac OS: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location