Dedicated IT - Escalation Technician Greater New Orleans
3 days ago
New Orleans
Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Dedicated IT Technician serves in a general site management capacity, providing high-level technical assistance, and client-facing support across multiple locations. This role is responsible for managing onsite IT functionality, coordinating with remote support teams, and ensuring consistent service delivery aligned with company standards. This position requires a regular presence at client sites. The technician will act as the primary point of contact for all IT-related matters at these locations, managing a ticketing board in ConnectWise and partnering with In-Telecom Remote Support for escalations. This is a salaried position, working Monday through Friday, with availability required during nights and weekends for business-impacting issues. Key ResponsibilitiesBasic Functions / Core Tasks • Serve as the first point of contact for resolving technical issues., • Must be familiar with Microsoft Teams Rooms, and experience inventory management., • Partner with In-Telecom remote escalations personnel for issues that cannot be resolved internally., • Understand overall service and support objectives., • Drive problem investigation and resolution as required., • Design and maintain process documentation for the team.Core Technical Tasks, • Level 2 Issue Resolution, • Troubleshoot workstations, printers, and network issues, • Reset passwords and unlock accounts, • Resolve software errors and application malfunctions, • Run hardware diagnostics and replace faulty components, • New User Setup, • Provision computers, accounts, and software, • Join machines to domain, configure user profiles, • Set up email, access rights, and security groups, • Hardware & Software Installation, • Install new laptops, desktops, monitors, and peripherals, • Deploy licensed software and ensure compliance, • Set up and manage AV equipment and conferencing tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams Rooms), • Patch Management, • Verify automated patching is running, • Manually install updates if needed, • Report on patch status to headquarters, • Inventory Management, • Track and tag assets (laptops, desktops, switches, etc.), • Maintain inventory logs of hardware/software, • Report missing or damaged equipment Process and Coordination, • Ticket Management, • Monitor and update tickets in ConnectWise or other PSA systems, • Document resolutions, time spent, and follow-ups, • Escalate complex issues to L3 or remote support, • Vendor Coordination, • Liaise with ISPs, copier/printer vendors, or software support teams, • Coordinate warranty claims or repairs, • Network Room / Closet Upkeep, • Label and manage cabling, • Maintain basic switch and patch panel hygiene, • Replace faulty network equipment under directionUser Support & Training, • Desk-Side Support, • Visit users’ desks to troubleshoot in person, • Offering guidance on basic IT practices, • Assist During Onboarding/Offboarding, • Set up or decommission systems, • Ensure access is granted or revoked on timeRecurring Responsibilities, • Weekly check-ins with HQ or Service Manager, • Regular reporting on site health and incidents, • Identify areas for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change., • Continually seek opportunities to increase user satisfaction and system functionality., • Communicate escalated issues to users: keeping them informed of progress, notifying them of impending changes, agreed outages, etc., • Ensure consistency of existing systems through creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions., • Maintain specific knowledge of the customer and how IT relates to their business strategy and goals., • Understand processes in ConnectWise by completing assigned training materials and blueprints on the ConnectWise University., • Enter all work as activities, service tickets, or project tickets in ConnectWise., • Review IT publications and online materials to remain up to date with current and future technologies emerging in the industry. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise • Professional IT Certifications, such as: Microsoft MCP, MCSA, or MCSE, Citrix CCEA or CCIA, SonicWall CSSA, ConnectWise CCPA, LabTech LTCP, Cisco CCNA, or VMware VCP., • Knowledge and experience in cross-functional management methods and techniques., • Knowledge of IT applications, processes, software, and equipment., • Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills., • Skill in planning and preparing written communications., • Interpersonal skills: such as telephony skills, communication skills, active listening and customer-care., • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly., • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively., • Service awareness of all organization’s key IT services for which support is being provided., • Understanding support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide IT services., • BA/BS, preferably in computer science, business administration or a related field., • MBA/MS preferred but not required., • Health, dental and vision insurance, • Life insurance, • Short & Long Term Disability, • 401(k)