Intern Help Desk Technician

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class customer tech support promptly, with a focus on quality and on first call resolution to our customers, dealers, and end-users.
• Aid in continual improvement/expansion of the Watchfire knowledgebase - a key web-based collection of both internal and customer-facing troubleshooting, how-to and resolution documentation.
• Maintain detailed customer records in Customer Service database regarding each service/support call, email, and chat.
• Perform other various special software and engineering assignments or duties as required.
• Occasional weekend duties, such as providing on-call or remote weekend helpdesk support.
• Occasional interaction with design/engineering team, with possibility to grow into R&D assignments, depending upon level of education and technical training.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of basics of networking (not simply computer operation) is required.
• Basic understanding of electronics - including college coursework
• NETWORKING: Previous hands-on network installation/maintenance coursework or experience (network setup, network technician, cabling, PC setup, telecommunications, etc.)
• Previous customer service work experience is strongly recommended; 1+ years prior helpdesk / phone support experience, ideally IT/software/computer phone support
• Exceptional and demonstrated verbal communication skills required, with demonstrated customer service skills
• Must be able to work onsite at our Danville, IL facility

Qualifications/Skills

• Pursuing an AA/AAS/AS degree in technical field (or military equivalent) minimum
• Pursuing a BS in EE, EET, CE, ECE, MIS or IT or similar technical field strongly preferred
• Must have been enrolled full-time for the current semester, new graduates are still eligible for this position

Benefits

• Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.