TECHNICIAN NEEDED (Silicon Valley area)

We are seeking a Customer Service / I.T. Support employee to support our clients and their computer systems. Work will be performed principally at our retail repair shop and occasionally at customer locations. Field service appointments are conducted at a variety of small business locations throughout Santa Cruz County and may include work at clients’ homes as well. You will be expected to interact with customers and provide general assistance as needed to in-house staff. Your primary responsibility will be the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of customers’ computers and computer systems. You will actively resolve problems and issues with computers, software applications, and other hardware to limit work disruptions. Duties shall include: • Provide support to clients on-site or remotely • Work with Windows operating systems • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain clients’ computers • Install patches, hotfixes, and updates to OS, antivirus, and security software • Assess systems, identify and recommend solutions. All candidates must be highly computer proficient (familiarity with Windows/Office is a must, OS X experience a plus), have strong communication skills, a pleasant phone manner, and be self-motivated and able to work independently. The successful candidate will initially work under the guidance of senior staff and with experience is expected to acquire a wide range of skill sets that include: • Troubleshooting network printers, routers, switches • Familiarity with Mac OS X • Familiarity with server operating systems • Support for basic network connectivity issues – wired and wireless Candidates must therefore be intelligent, enthusiastic, able to think on their feet, have a strong work ethic, possess excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Hours are 6-hour shifts, 3-4 days per week, and will include Saturdays from 10AM until 4PM. Weekday flexibility and reliable transportation is a must. Apply online at https://www.friendlycomputing.com/apply-now.html