IT Field Technician
22 hours ago
Parkchester, The Bronx
Field Tech Officer (FTO) - Job Title: Field Tech Officer (Level 1 / 2 depending on experience) - Reports To: Technical Operations Lead / Service Manager - Location: On-site at client premises (and remote when needed) **Technical Responsibilities** - Install, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, routers, and network devices. - Perform on-site troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network issues. - Install and configure operating systems (Windows/macOS) and common business software. - Manage device replacements, backups, antivirus, and patching. - Document every site visit, ticket resolution, and issue escalation. - Set up and support VoIP phones, surveillance systems, and other peripherals. - Provide basic support for cloud systems (Office 365, Google Workspace). - Report recurring issues to leadership for root-cause analysis. - Handle emergency calls during business hours (or rotational after-hours if needed). **Client-Facing / People Skills** - Communicate clearly with non-technical clients — especially under pressure. - Listen actively and extract exact pain points. - Represent your company with professional appearance and punctuality. - Document notes for hand-off to other techs and for record-keeping. - Educate clients gently when necessary, without sounding arrogant or rushed. - Stay calm and composed even when dealing with frustrated clients. - Maintain confidentiality and respect client data. **Requirements** - 1+ years in IT support or technical field work (desktop/network support) - Working knowledge of basic networking (IP, DNS, DHCP), Windows, and cloud tools - Willingness to travel between client sites - Ability to lift and move equipment (~30lbs) - Comfortable using ticketing systems, documentation tools, remote access tools - Certifications (preferred): CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals **Soft Skills** - Problem-solver mindset — doesn’t freeze under pressure. - Doesn’t guess — knows when to escalate or double-check. - Treats clients like partners, not a burden. - Self-motivated — doesn’t need micromanagement - Detailed — writes accurate ticket notes and documentation - Time aware — knows how to triage onsite tasks under a schedule - Curious — learns new tools, doesn’t stay stagnant