City of Garland

PC Technician I

Information Technology Full time

Summary

Responsible for providing technical diagnosis, evaluation, troubleshooting, and resolution of requests and/or issues for the City of Garland employees. The role will also assist with user and workstation moves, migrations, and new system implementations associated with City requests.

Pay Range: (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of PC/Laptop problems related to hardware and software.

  • Monitor their respective ticket queue and handle tickets to ensure incidents and service requests are addressed in a timely manner, meeting established metrics and SLAs”s.

  • Maintain a strong customer service focus and a desire to successfully interact with end-users and peers. 

  • Create and Edit (KB) Knowledge Base articles to accurately display content on Incident Resolutions

  • Answer the Support Services phone when appropriate and utilize Easy Vista Knowledge Management to assist in the evaluation of a call

  • Reset customer passwords when needed, remap network drives, and install software and hardware.

  • Able to function independently and produce results that meet standards of quality, timeliness, and acceptability. 

  • Update and maintain inventory configurations as appropriate in Easy Vista, SCCM, and Active Directory Coordinate with network services, application support, and other applicable groups when needed.

  • Available to work after hours and weekends as required, including on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

  • 2 years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience      

  • Any college courses in Computer Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study

  • 2-4 years experience in Desktop PC hardware and software field support and configuration

  • A + Certification preferred, not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrate ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop hardware and software

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and desktop software such as Microsoft Office suite

  • Interpersonal skills to work with customers to resolve issues

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

  • Ability to work with diplomacy and a positive attitude

  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of the city 

  • Ability to convey a correct sense of urgency based on customer or business impact

  • Ability to multi-task – prioritizes and performs a variety of concurrent tasks with efficiency and minimal direction

Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid Class C Driver’s License

  • A + Certification preferred, not required

  • HDI Desktop Advance Support Technician preferred, not required

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. The position requires that the incumbent be able to lift 35 pounds, work in close/cramped areas, work in dusty conditions, work in low-light conditions and be able to sit, stand, kneel, crouch and bend for brief periods of time.