Field Services Technician
Higginbotham
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- Location
- Houston, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 5
- 15 days ago
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About the company
Higginbotham
Insurance · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provide end-user hardware and software support, troubleshoot issues, and install, configure, update, and repair technology.
- Train users and support remote offices, including travel for office conversions.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an undergraduate or technical degree is preferred, with related work experience considered instead.
- Three to four years of IT or computer-related experience and A+ Certification or Microsoft Certified Professional are preferred; must be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Education: a high school diploma, a bachelor's degree or a professional certificate
Key skills
TroubleshootingWindows 11Microsoft OfficeActive DirectoryMicrosoft AzureA+ CertificationMicrosoft Certified ProfessionalVoIPRing CentralOktaNetwork printingZero TrustCisco MerakiTCP/IPVLANs
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Perks
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription drug coverage
- 401K
- equity incentive plan
- Employee Wellness Program
- PTO
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Position Summary: The Field Services Technician is responsible for providing hardware and software support, including troubleshooting, installation, configuration, and maintenance of active directory, deploying, and maintaining desktops, laptops, printers, and other technology devices used in the day-to-day operations of the business. This team member interacts directly with other IT department employees and end users and will be required to provide customer-oriented technical support. In addition to supporting local end users, they will work with users in other office locations as well as various internal & external groups to support the IT infrastructure and strategies through remote support and/or onsite visits. This position requires travel to remote offices for support or for the conversion of new or acquired offices to Higginbotham infrastructure and software and may also include off-hour scheduling, including some weekend work.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Tasks:
Provide support to end-users, answering questions and solving technical issues via remote or onsite assistance
Ability to install, configure, update and repair computer hardware and software
Ability to move computer equipment and telephones
Ability to train users in essential tasks
Ability to travel to remote offices including overnight or longer stays
Core Competencies:
Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems : Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
Attention to Detail : A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
Timely Task Completion : Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
Team Collaboration : Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
Client Focus : Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
Dependability : Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual.
Creative Thinking : Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
Organizational Skills : Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Adaptability : Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment
Experience and Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Undergraduate degree or technical degree preferred in computer related field (Relative work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education)
3 – 4 years IT or computer related work experience preferred
Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving technical issues
Licensing and Credentials:
A+ Certification preferred
Microsoft Certified Professional preferred
Systems:
Experience with Windows 11 workstations and Microsoft Office applications
Experience deploying and end-user support of (VoIP) and web conferencing systems
Experience with Active Directory and Microsoft Azure is a plus
Ring Central experience is desired, or a cloud-based solution for Telcom
SaaS frontend experience such as Microsoft MyApps or Okta
Strong understanding of network printing environments (print servers, print queues, driver management)
Experience working with Zero Trust on security principles , frameworks, or architecture.
Knowledge of enterprise networking , including Cisco Meraki, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, LAN/WAN optimization, and cloud-managed network infrastructure
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
Walking, bending, sitting, reaching, and stretching in all directions
Benefits & Compensation:
Higginbotham offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401K, equity incentive plan as well as multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Employee Wellness Program
Company paid holidays, plus PTO
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham. Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.
*Applications will be accepted until the position is filled