IT Help Desk Technician

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the companys construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable

Job Summary:

As an IT Help Desk Technician with Peckham Industries, you will serve as the first point of contact for users seeking technical assistance. This role involves responding to user inquiries, diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues, and maintaining accurate documentation of support requests. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with other IT professionals to ensure a seamless and productive user experience. In addition to remote support, this position also includes Field Technician responsibilities, requiring on-site visits to address and resolve technical issues that cannot be resolved remotely.

Essential Functions:

1. Committed to serve. Provide a friendly, quick, and helpful first point of contact for end users through our helpdesk via phone, email, and computer chat. Communicate to the end-user the status of their ticket every step of the way, notify them of any changes or outages related to their issue. Provide the client with remote troubleshooting and remote/onsite hardware maintenance and support.
2. Mastery. Use our ticketing system to work on, and resolve, helpdesk tickets & service requests while effectively documenting end-user interactions, steps taken, and results. Manage and record all work. Provide knowledgebase articles for technical team and users.Establish KPIs: FCR >90%, Cust Sat >90%, First response >85% and low repeat incidents. Master tier 1 level incidents and show ability to resolve tier 2 level incidents. Positive feedback on project participation. Follow the schedule provided by the Service Delivery Manager or Service Coordinator. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily/weekly recurring tasks. Submit timesheets & expense reports as indicated on their SOPs.
3. Ownership and Caring. Maintain technical documentation and service catalog on installation of software, configuration of hardware and problem troubleshooting. Escalate issues to the next tier with the next level of difficulty.
4. Dedication. Support the successful delivery of IT projects both remotely and onsite as needed.
5. Innovation. Adhere to all security protocols and actively monitor for potential vulnerabilities. Communicate risks promptly to the Service Delivery Manager and contribute to risk mitigation strategies. Seek continuous improvement opportunities and offer thoughtful, actionable suggestions for enhancing systems and processes.
6. Loyalty. Act as the go-to local resource for automation and infrastructure-related issues, offering reliable, knowledgeable support to ensure operational continuity.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. 0-5 Years experience working either on a Helpdesk or for a Managed Service Provider (MSP)/IT Support Business; preferred. Experience using a Ticketing system / RMM Tool software, providing support via remote tools and handling Technical Service Tickets a plus.

2. In-depth knowledge of diagnosing and resolving technical issues with computer systems and mobile devices onsite and remotely.

3. Proficiency with Windows Desktop & Server environments, Apple Computers & Apple /Android mobile devices, a plus.

4. Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide services.

5. Understanding of operating systems, business applications, printing systems, and network systems including diagnosing technical issues related to end-user hardware/software and network devices.

6. Advanced experience working with the Microsoft 365 Platform preferred.

7. Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel with a patient and customer-oriented attitude. Proficiency in English spoken and written.

8. Must possess excellent organizational skills to keep Help desk tickets in order and updated.

9. Flexibility to work variable shifts and overtime as needed.

10. IT literate Advanced user level. The ability to keep up with & adapt to the fast-paced IT world preferred.

11. Professional certifications such as Microsoft MCP, MCSA or MCSE, ITIL, ITSM, Comp TIA +, Helpdesk Habits etc. a plus.

12. Must have a valid drivers license.

13. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 35% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, MA, CT, NH, VT and New England based on the needs of the business. Must have your own, reliable transportation. Will reimburse mileage.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office as well as in construction materials production environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The abilities to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing, carrying computer equipment and installing them onsite as well. as necessary, are required.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Peckham is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Peckham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.