IT Customer Service Technician - Kelowna, Canada - Okanagan College

Okanagan College Kelowna, Canada

2 weeks ago

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IT Customer Service Technician (On-Call)

Okanagan College hires the best-qualified candidates for its positions. Selections for bargaining unit positions are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate Collective Agreement. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and Human Resources if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,

Competition Details

Position Information Position Number P00258 Position Title IT Customer Service Technician (On-Call) Division/Portfolio IT Services Department/Program Software & Support Services Location Kelowna Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity Under the limited supervision of the Manager, IT Client Services, the IT Customer Service Technician's role is to provide support and maintenance within the organization's computing environment. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading end user hardware, software, AV and Telecom equipment.
This position collaborates and assists the IT Services to ensure efficient operation of the organizations IT environment including responding to service requests; performs onsite analysis; diagnosis and resolution of complex computer problems; and other projects as assigned.
The IT Customer Service Technician will also troubleshoot problem areas (in person, by telephone, remotely, or via e-mail) in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end-user assistance where required. Functions and Duties 1. Prioritizes, schedules and responds to service and maintenance requests in a timely, customer-oriented, thorough manner working to ensure customer satisfaction, including post-job follow-up to accommodate customer needs and in an effort to provide a first class customer experience

2. Perform onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex desktop problems for end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions.

3. Receive and respond to incoming calls, service desk tickets, email, or chat regarding equipment incidents.

4. Install, configure, test, maintain, and troubleshoot end-user workstations and related hardware and software as required.

5. Collaborate with Desktop Resource Coordinator(s) and/or Network Services Coordinator(s) to ensure efficient operation of the organization's desktop computing environment.

6. Conduct research on end-user devices in support of standardization and procurement efforts. Evaluate and recommend products for deployment.

7. Record, track, and document the service desk incident-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution

8. Contribute to technician knowledgebase and training as needed.

9. Provide suggestions for continual improvement

10. Tag or label IT Services managed equipment owned by the organization; periodically audit inventories to mitigate risk of damage or theft.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and graduation from a two-year community college computer systems program or equivalent. Minimum 2 years of related experience. Skills and Abilities - Ability to provide quality customer service and to create/cultivate trusting relationships with clients and other employees
- Ability to work well as part of a team and to remain calm in stressful circumstances
- Good organizational skills with the ability to work independently and accurately prioritize incidents and service requests to ensure problem resolution and customer satisfaction
- Ability to accurately document instances of equipment or component failure, repair, installation, and removal
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides
- Excellent verbal and written English skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients via phone, email, and in person
- Ability to accurately diagnose and resolve problems through active listening, asking appropriate questions and utilizing other tools and assessment methods
- Ability to travel to other campus locations as well as a valid driver's license
- Ability to work safely at height (ladders, lifts)
- Physically capable of completing bending, reaching, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds)
- Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends based on job demands in progress Preferred Qualifications Desired Start Date 01/04/2022 Position End Date (if temporary) Schedule On-call as work is available. Annual Salary/Hourly Rate $ $34.05 Appointment Type Support - On Call Special Instructions to Applicants Shortlisted internal candidates must notify the current Support Staff Bargaining Chairperson and Human Resources if they want a Union Observer during interviews and final selection of candidates.

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Employee Group Support Posting Detail Information Competition Number C001779 Posting Open Date 12/09/2021 Posting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Inclusion Statement Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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