Service Desk Technician
- Employer
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- May 11, 2019
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- Industry
- Specialty Trades
- Function
- Construction and Skilled Trades, Help Desk Technician, IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Service Desk Technician is a critical member of a small team providing, maintaining and supporting the infrastructure systems and technology services within the Kennedy Center, including the network, telephony, user hardware and software.
Primary job responsibilities include supporting desktop and laptop systems, troubleshooting a wide range of software and hardware issues, providing on-site support as well and support for our Watergate and Takoma Park offices. Additional responsibilities include managing and assisting with implementation for any new or existing application or system rollouts, User administration (setup and maintaining accounts). Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, unlocking accounts and more.
Duties and Responsibilities:
30% User administration (setup and maintain accounts). Add, remove or update user account information, reset passwords, unlock accounts etc.
25% Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
25% Manage and assist with implementation and integration of any new or existing application/system rollouts.
20% Maintain an inventory of PC hardware equipment and software programs.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in the IT field
- Experience in hardware support of desktops, laptops, and wireless devices such as iPhones and iPads
- Experience with Office 365, Windows 7, Active Directory Users and Computers.
- Have basic working knowledge of Citrix, Lync or Skype for Business
Minimum Skills and/or Knowledge Required:
- You are a team player, not defined by a role but willing to pitch in wherever needed
- You are customer focused. You will not stop until the problem is solved
- You are comfortable in a fast paced, demanding environment
- You use time effectively and work with a high level
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a world premier performing arts organization and our nation's cultural center. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Company
The Kennedy Center is America's living memorial to President Kennedy and the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center presents and produces a variety of theater, musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation’s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.
The Center serves as a catalyst among American arts organizations, eager to explore new directions and inspire audiences locally and worldwide. Whether through our NSO In Your Neighborhood initiatives, our expansion of Hip Hop programming, or the carefully curated programs intended to reflect the rich diversity of our culture, we are committed to reaching new audiences through innovative programs.
Through numerous free events, our national impact in arts education, and the diverse array of programs, art forms, and guest artists on our stages, we pride ourselves in reflecting and making a difference in our community and world today. The Kennedy Center is an institution and gathering place where all are welcome. Our expanded programming palette and the ongoing development of our new building expansion, called The REACH, are indicators of a growing, thriving organization. We have named this new extension of our campus The REACH for the words that inspire us: Renew, Experience, Activate, Create, and Honor.
- Website
- http://www.kennedy-center.org/
- Location
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2700 F Street, NW
Washington
DC
20566
US
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