The IT specialist I is an entry‑level, in-office role based in in Dallas, TX, offering hands‑on experience supporting computers and devices for end users. The role includes responding to help requests, documenting issues, using diagnostic tools, and providing in‑person, desk‑side assistance in an office environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills with a commitment to understanding customer requirements as well as business objectives.
- Patience and ability to train users in both new and existing IT systems.
- Conduct IT-related training to new hires, users, and technical teams as needed.
- Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and e-mail in a courteous and timely manner.
- Enters service-related information into ticketing system, ensuring system is updated once action has been taken; maintains accurate records and files; documents progress and procedures performed; generates systems reports on a periodic basis.
- Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used to support the organization.
- Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop/device level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
- Performing preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
- Assist in the development and enhancement of IT systems.
- Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent them in the future.
- Assess potential risks and technical challenges and prepare appropriate mitigation plans.
- Recommend process improvements to ensure system reliability, scalability, security, integrity, and performance.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.