IT Support Specialist I - Boise, United States - Vacasa
Description
**IT Support Specialist I**
at Vacasa Boise. ID **Position Summary**
Vacasa is looking for a talented individual to join the IT team as an IT Support Specialist. Our success as a service company is dependent on excellent support agents who are able to assist the team with timely service delivery and excellent technical support. This role works in partnership with various technical service and functional business areas to drive toward technology service improvements, provide technical support and partner with teams of all areas responsible for IT service delivery.
**What Youll Do:**
Respond, troubleshoot, and resolve tech support tickets in a round-robin ticketing system.
Respond to team and sometimes employee requests via Slack
Utilize Knowledge Base for Solutions, Workarounds, and Training
Leverage multiple third-party applications we are integrated with to determine root cause of problems
Provision new employee accounts with various SaaS applications.
Provision hardware for new hires, including macOS and Windows computers.
Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems with both macOS and Windows devices.
Ensures timely completion, follow-up, and documentation of all support requests based on established team baselines and SLAs.
Work with or escalate issues to other IT team members as appropriate for resolution.
Support hardware peripherals such as printers and copiers by resolving issues or escalating to vendors when appropriate.
Provide iOS, macOS, and Windows device support.
Some local travel may be required to small office locations to provide printer, network, and/or hardware support.
Supply technical support for special events hosted by Vacasa.
Put the Customer Experience FIRST
Other duties, as assigned.
**What Youll Need:**
Reliable internet connection.
Reliable transportation.
**Skills and Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications
1+ years of IT support experience in a Help Desk or Service Desk environment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or related field or various IT certifications related to IT Support: eg. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MTA, PMP, etc.
Customer service experience in an IT environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer focus
Software/platform troubleshooting and problem solving experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to support concepts and theories for various projects
Excels in a collaborative, team environment
Experience in troubleshooting macOS and Windows hardware/software related issues
Familiarity with network and systems is a plus
Empathetic to the needs of our employees
Attention to detail
**Vacasa Core Competencies**
Customer Focus: Communicates effectively, builds effective teams
Functional Excellence: Develops talent, values differences
Managing Change: Drives vision and purpose, drives engagement
Drive for Results: Instills trust, demonstrates self-awareness
**Work Environment, Availability and Travel Requirements, and Physical Demands:**
Work Environment
Indoor and outdoor
Telework eligibility
Structure of the position: fixed schedule
Availability
Standard workweek (Monday - Friday)
Rotate weekend coverage (once every two months)
Travel
Local travel may be required up to 50% of the week (depending on location)
*Vacasa is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other classes protected by applicable law.*
*Vacasa is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace is prohibited.*
*An offer of employment for this role will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.*
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