IT Technician (India)

Overview

At TurnPoint, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), we are pioneering innovative technical solutions that are transforming the ways businesses operate. Are you someone looking to grow your technical knowledge and expand your ability to interface with customers? If so, this role at a fast-paced, boutique IT firm may be for you. We will build upon your existing knowledge and provide you with the tech training necessary to succeed at TurnPoint, in this role and beyond.

You will function as the face of the TurnPoint Technology Helpdesk team, including fielding calls and tickets, assigning tickets, working on tickets, and escalating tech issues as appropriate to managers. Monitor your own workflow and project tasks. Be accountable for accurately triaging customer issues, performing technical work, and thorough internal documentation through to successful resolution and closure. Be responsible for escalating key executive and tech issues appropriately to managers.

This is a remote position

• Job Title: IT Technician

• Reports to: Usha Nair, Program Manager

• Shift Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM, Pacific Time (U.S).

• Location: Fully Remote

Required Infrastructure: This is a work-from-home role, and we require employees to have the following (at their expense)

• Home (fixed) internet with an upload speed of at least 20Mbps

• Either an iPhone capable of running the latest version of iOS or an Android device running either the current version of Android or the previous version of Android

• A mobile data plan with voice, text, and data and hotspot functionality (as a backup to your fixed broadband).

Note: Experience with the following technologies is a bonus:

• Windows 11+

• Apple Operating Systems

• Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Azure

• Windows Server

• Asana

• Airtable

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Customer Service Responsibilities: 90%

• Triaging customer requests over email and phone

• Dispatching tasks to colleagues

• Scheduling work with customers

• Consulting with customers to determine the severity and impact of their issues

• Creating procurement requests per TurnPoint’s procedures

• Act as liaison between clients and technical staff.

• Function as client interface on phones and ticket thread intake, including:

• Provide support Monday – Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM PT and periodic after-hours work as required.

• Perform tech tasks as self-assigned and assigned by tech managers.

• Proactively identify, prioritise, diagnose, troubleshoot issues and deliver accurate tech work.

• Walk clients through the problem-solving process in plain language terms, on their tech level.

• Create, review and maintain tasks owned by self for support of client projects.

• Maintain awareness of current work and status, managing tasks through to successful closure.

• Create tasks to contribute to client onsite visits and related meetings.

• Ensure proper recording, documentation, and closure of all client inquiries using online tools.

• Effectively utilize online tools: Zendesk, Asana, Airtable, OneNote and other tools as required.

• Monitor and update all assigned tickets on a daily basis.

• Perform daily client work remotely and onsite at client locations when necessary.

• Record and document tech processes to contribute to TurnPoint Tech Manual.

Leadership Responsibilities: 8%

• Exemplify and champion superior client communication and service.

• Emphasise quality, continuous improvement, and high performance.

• Enact and champion company policies.

• Track, route, and redirect issues to the correct resources and internal team for support.

• Balance support ticket threads, task execution and project work for timely completion.

• Escalate unresolved client queries to the next level of support properly and in a timely manner.

• Adhere to workflow best practices: attention to detail, thoroughness, and follow-through.

• Train and mentor the tech team.

Special Position Requirements: 2%

• Obtain and maintain technical certifications as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Summary

At TurnPoint, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives. We believe in continuous learning and investing in the growth of our employees, including continuous growth and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

TurnPoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is up to 24LPA.

What to Expect in Our Hiring Process:

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview. This format allows you to record answers to a few pre-set questions at your convenience, using your phone or computer. This step enables us to understand you beyond your resume and is therefore a vital part of our selection process. You’ll receive detailed instructions and a link to complete this process. No live interaction is required, and you can complete it within the given deadline.

If you’re unfamiliar with one-way interviews, don’t worry - we’ll guide you through it: SparkHire-Intro.mp4

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