Level 2 Deskside Support Consultant

Job Description: Job Title: Level 2 Deskside SupportLocation: Hayward, CA - 94545 - Onsite from Day1ducation: 12+ Months Min Experience - 4 to 5 years, Candidate must have strong communication skills Deskside ServicesThe Onsite Desktop Support Technician role is to provide a single point of contact for local office end users to receive support and maintenance within the organization's desktop and laptop computing environment. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware and equipment (including but not limited to PC, terminals, printers and scanners) to ensure efficient workstation performance. The person will also solve problem areas (in person) in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user assistance where required.Responsibilities:Assisting end users on issues in a timely fashion by creating Incident ticket in ServiceNow and if all techs are busy, the technician enters customer in the queuing system Monitoring queues for incidents or requests that require resolution.Escalate to L3 team /Vendors in case assistance is required to resolve any issue.Resolution of Incidents within described SLA timelines as agreed for site support services Track ageing and open tickets and service requests. For open tickets requiring spares and accessories and work closely with asset management team in coordinating them.Prepare weekly reports, monthly and half yearly dashboards and setup reviews with Client leadership.Maintain compliance to Client policies and guidelines like desktop/laptop naming conventions, laptop building/rebuilding checklist, surrender, disposal (Kill Disks/Degauss) Ticket lifecycle management not limited to documenting work notes, attaching relevant knowledge and detailing incident resolution.Isolate system issues; diagnose standard software issues & report hardware issues to respective Vendors.Track and report status of IMAC requests. Verify completion of IMACs Enable end user / equipment Installs, Moves, and changes (IMAC) Requests.Install new or enhanced functions or features: hardware, software, peripherals and configurations (e.g., peripheral upgrades, system reconfigurations, special requisition installations) Remove virus from respective desktop / laptop with the antivirus software as per the mentorship from Client central security team Installation / configuration/ Troubleshooting of e-mail clients Hardware support to desktops, laptops (Windows/Mac.), Thin clients (Windows and Linux), Printers, Scanners. Mobile devices and Multi-Function Devices.Fulfilment of software installations/changes that cannot be automated for remote install Hardware imaging, deployment, and repair management services.OS & Standard Software Support on desktops. (Core load, Windows 10, Mac OS). Installation and first level support on business specific applications, installing application and upgrades VIP Support (“white glove” service) Web Meeting support for end user having start up issues and troubleshooting commonly known issues) Provide support to VIP users that includes:Qualifications, Experience and Certifications we seek in you!Should have 2-4 years’ experience as deskside / Onsite Support / Local IT engineer Must have knowledge of commonly used end user software’s and a solid understanding of hardware products and accessories Experience configuring workstations to include but not limited to profile information, printers, dual monitors etc.Good experience in providing hands and feet support for network and datacenter devices Solid understanding on hardware, software, and networking concepts Strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills Support mobile devices (Android, IOS) Microsoft/ A+ certification a plus Should have some experience with or knowledge of A/v solutions used in conference rooms (TV’s, projectors, VoIP telephones, Collaboration software’s like MS Teams, Zoom Etc)