NYC Health + Hospitals

Senior Facility Desktop Support Technician

NYC Health + Hospitals$75K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree with 3 years experience in IT environments, including supervisory experience.
  • Associate degree or 60 credits with 4 years experience in IT support and supervisory role.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 5 years experience in IT support, including supervisory duties.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity in IT support roles.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve complex hardware and software issues escalated from junior techs.
  • Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring IT issues.
  • Troubleshoot desktop connectivity problems within network infrastructure.
  • Mentor and train junior technicians to enhance team capability.
  • Lead small IT projects and oversee deployment tasks.
  • Manage and maintain desktop operating systems and applications.
  • Implement security policies and manage user account permissions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees working 20+ hrs. per week.
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation per collective bargaining agreements.
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
  • Tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
  • College Savings Program for employees.
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles.
  • Multiple employee discount programs available.
  • Commuter Benefits Programs offered.
Full Job Description
Work Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Functional Assignment:

Senior Facility Desktop Support Technicians provide expert-level technical support and leadership, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. This role is responsible for the comprehensive installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diverse IT equipment, including computers, scanners, label printers, medication carts, Workstations on Wheels (WOWs), and related peripherals. Additionally, collaborates with the IT Asset Manager on departmental asset management.

Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Resolves complex hardware and software issues that escalate from junior technicians.
2. Performs root cause analysis to prevent recurring problems.
3. Troubleshoots network infrastructure related to desktop connectivity.
4. Mentors and trains junior technicians.
5. Develops and documents best practices and procedures.
6. Leads small Information Technology (IT) projects and deployments.
7. Manages and maintains desktop operating systems and software applications.
8. Implements and enforces security policies and procedures.
9. Manages user accounts and access permissions.
10. Serves as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues.
11. Communicates with vendors and other IT teams to resolve problems.
12. Identifies and resolves potential issues before they impact users.
13. Performs system performance monitoring and optimization.
14. Contributes to the development of IT infrastructure improvements.
15. Creates and maintains detailed technical documentation.
16. Generates reports on support activities and system performance.
17. Contributes to knowledge base articles.
18. Participates in IT related projects, such as operating system roll outs, or hardware refreshes.
19. Often provides support to executive level employees.
20. Provides on-site technical support to users, addressing questions and issues related to audio visual (AV) systems for the network.
21. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in mainframe computer, mid-range computer, LAN or WAN computer environments, and/or local desktop support, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity, as described in "1" above; or
3. A high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five (5) years of satisfactory, full-time experience, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity, as described in "1" above; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of thirty (30) semester credits, from an accredited college or university, for six (6) months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience, including one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity, as described in "1" above.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs


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About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is a healthcare system that provides medical care to residents of New York City. The system was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NYC Health + Hospitals has a network of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities throughout the city. The system provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. NYC Health + Hospitals is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all New Yorkers, regardless of their ability to pay.
Learn more about NYC Health + Hospitals
Size
42,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$500,000
5 Year Trend
-10%
Revenue
$7 billion

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