IT / Help Desk Specialist
Medic Regional Blood Center
Full-time
Knoxville, TN
Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and technically skilled Help Desk Technician to provide comprehensive IT support to our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues while delivering exceptional customer service. As a Help Desk Technician, you will be the first point of contact for end-users experiencing technical difficulties, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining optimal IT operations across diverse platforms and systems.
Responsibilities
- Configure and setup PCs, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, minor network equipment, and office equipment.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and ensure equipment readiness for IT equipment and networks on all buses.
- Install updates and maintain PCs and laptops at all fixed sites.
- Manage supply inventory for copiers, printers, fax machines, etc.
- Troubleshoot minor copier, printer, and office equipment issues.
- Research and implement solutions for desktop operating systems and application errors.
- Initiate setup and maintain network user accounts in various applications.
- Maintain elements of Microsoft Active Directory as delegated.
- Keep accurate help desk ticket logs and activity records.
- Participate in project and process improvement teams as directed.
- Provide back-up for certain software applications as directed.
- Participate in and oversee various projects as assigned.
Experience
- Proven experience in providing help desk or IT support within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of operating systems, including Windows (Windows 10/11/Server) .
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting computer hardware components and peripherals.
- Ability to analyze technical issues efficiently using analysis skills to identify root causes quickly.
- Excellent communication skills combined with a customer-focused approach to deliver effective IT solutions.
Education:
- Two year technical degree or equivalent experience and basic IT certifications (A +, Network +, Server +, Security +, etc.)
- Other IT Industry Certifications are a plus
Requirements:
- Driver's License
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person