Description The Tier I Engineer is responsible for various managed IT support related to technical troubleshooting and maintenance. This is the first level of technical customer support. The Tier I Engineer has a broad understanding of the hardware, software and infrastructure unique to each Proven IT client.
Responsibilities
- Delivers the first line of support for Proven IT Helpdesk customers
- Analyzes and investigates the customer needs through qualifying questions over the phone and remote diagnostics
- Solves complex and simple customer problems using logic and knowledge
- References and contributes to Proven IT knowledge base
- Communicates and works effectively as a team with colleagues to solve client issues
- Routinely uses computer and network knowledge to troubleshoot and find the best solution for customer IT needs
- Consistently reviews and prioritizes tickets and workload
- Documents troubleshooting steps and final resolution to ensure continuity in support
- Encourages and builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with co-workers, customers and third-party vendors
- Performs other duties as assigned
- This is an in-office position with up to 50% travel
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or related experience in Computer Information Systems/MIS or other business-related field.
- Previous experience working in the IT field preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a physical office
- Ability to travel to client sites
- Experience with Networking and Servers preferred
- Must possess sound analytical, communication and technology skills
- Ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail
- Must maintain confidentiality of information
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills
- Must be a self-motivated individual with a willingness to collaborate with others on a regular basis
- Ability to climb stairs and ladder
- Must be able to work in confined spaces such as but not limited to server closets, under desks, etc
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Recommended Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- MS-900 (Microsoft 365 Fundamentals)
- AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, controls; reach with hands and arms; stop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; The employee uses computer, copier, faxing and telephone equipment. The employee must be able to walk for short periods of time and sit, and stand for long periods of time.
Benefits
GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week) and their dependents, are eligible to enroll in health benefits through Cigna. Health options include a choice of 2 PPO plans, or a High Deductible Health plan. In addition, Dental benefits are available as well as a Vision PPO plan utilizing the EyeMed network. Proven also offers voluntary worksite benefits including critical illness and accident coverage, short-term disability insurance, supplemental life and pet insurance. EMPLOYER PROVIDED LIFE/AD&D INSURANCE: After a 30-day waiting period, Proven IT provides a flat $25,000 Life Insurance benefit, administered by BlueCross BlueShield, to all full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week). Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit payments are determined based on the type of loss incurred and are payable up to the full Life Insurance benefit amount. Life and AD&D Insurance coverage amounts are reduced at ages 65, 70 and 75. EMPLOYER PROVIDED LTD: Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance is an employer-provided benefit and provides protection from loss of income in the event that an employee is unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident for a long period of time. The elimination period is 90-days, and the maximum benefit is 60% of covered payroll up to $6000/month. This benefit is paid entirely by Proven IT and has no cost to the employee. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: All employees may utilize the Disability Resource Services through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois to assist themselves and their immediate family with convenient resources to help address emotional, legal and financial issues. Telephonic counseling and web-based services are available as well as a limited number of geographically accessible face-to-face sessions. 401K PLAN: All employees are eligible after 120 days of service to contribute on either a pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) basis to the 401K plan, administered by Principal Financial Services. Proven offers an employer match equal to 100% of the first 3% of deferrals plus 50% of the next 2% of deferrals. FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES: Proven IT partners with Merrill Lynch to offer financial advisement to all employees. Merrill Lynch financial advisors are available to assist employees at no cost, with their 401k and retirement questions. PAID TIME OFF POLICY: Proven provides a competitive paid time off policy for all full-time regular employees after a 90-day waiting period. Proven IT empowers their employees to work with their managers and team to coordinate all time off. FAMLI LEAVE: Proven IT and the state of Colorado offer a parental leave program for medical, family and safe leave needs for up to 12 weeks in a year.
Proven IT Colorado dba PDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
