Desktop Support Technician

Category: Service Desk / End User Services
Main location: United States, Illinois, Chicago
Position ID: J0523-1468
Employment Type: Full Time

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Position Description:

Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where you can apply your technical skills and experience to help support End Users to decrease downtime and increase productivity? CGI is looking for experienced individuals to join our team to help support a rapidly changing environment. If you enjoy providing a high caliber of customer service, are highly organized and have excellent communication skills we may be looking for you. You will be challenged through the complexity of the environment, new technology implementation projects as well as your daily operational tasks.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for daily operational duties as a Desktop Support Technician. Duties will include deployments of computers and computer peripherals. Troubleshooting and incident resolution of issues submitted by End Users both from a software and hardware perspective (including Operation Systems, Desktop Applications, Desktops, Laptops, Surface Pro Tablets, etc.) Assisting to troubleshoot and resolve issues with simple network, voice, server and meeting room related issues as a Smarthands resource.

· Perform installation of Desktop Software, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets - Surface Pros and
various peripherals
· Troubleshooting common issues with Desktop Software and Operating Systems
· Repair and replace components in warranty and non-warranty hardware (Desktops, Laptops,
Tablets - Surface Pros, Peripherals)
· Perform End User moves from various office locations including all computer related hardware and peripherals
· Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of issues with simple network, voice, server and meeting room related issues as a Smarthands resource (hands and feet)
· Coordinating work with Client and Third Party Vendors
· Management of Desktop Hardware Configuration Management Databases (updating location and asset information)
· On-Call / Standby relating to high priority Deskside, Network, Hosting incidents afterhours

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

· Strong experience in Windows 7 and Windows 10 operating systems
· Strong experience troubleshooting and resolving issues with Desktop Hardware and
Peripherals (from manufacturers such as Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Microsoft, etc.)
· Experience in providing in-person and remote troubleshooting of Desktop Software
· Experience in providing Smarthands assistance in Network, Storage and Meeting Room
· Support Services to assist teams as hands and feet for devices such as routers, switches,
wireless access points, meeting room equipment (speakers, microphones, televisions, touch
panels, etc.)

Professional Requirements:
· Strong customer service skills is a must both in-person and over the phone
· Strong team work ethics is required for success of this role
· Highly organized with strong time management skills
· Strong ticket management abilities
· Thought leadership surrounding issues and observations in the environment
· Initiative, autonomy and a strong sense of urgency

Preferred Requirements:
· Knowledge of ITIL is an asset
· Network, Storage and Meeting Room Support experience and certification is an asset
· A+ Certification is an asset


CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to: skill set level; experience and training; and licensure and certifications. CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $57,700-$100,900.

At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

Skills:

  • Hardware Installation
  • MDM (Mobile Device Management)
  • Windows
  • Imaging

What you can expect from us:

Insights you can act on

While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

CGI is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to compliance with US laws and regulations. Click here to access an overview of our U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

  1. EPPA
  2. FMLA
  3. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  4. Pay Transparency Statement Policy

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

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