Tier 1 Technical Support Specialist, UIP Companies, Washington, DC
UIP Companies -
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Washington, DC,
US
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Tier 1 Technical Support Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-05-22
Job description
POSITION: Tier 1 Technical Support Specialist REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer LOCATION: Corporate Headquarters, NE Washington, DC
Urban Investment Partners ("UIP") is a vertically integrated real estate investment, asset and property management, and general contracting company specializing in multi-family properties predominantly in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with our latest acquisitions in Baltimore, MD and Arlington, VA. Since 2001, UIP has provided quality housing that satisfies the most discerning residents and investors.
UIP Asset Management (UIPAM) seeks a motivated, people-centric, and knowledgeable Tier One Technical Support Specialist. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Tier One Specialist will serve as the first line of defense for troubleshooting technology-related issues and ensure that all technical aspects are functioning optimally. The Tier One Specialist will triage, diagnose, and resolve issues, and partner with our Managed Services Provider to resolve more complicated helpdesk tickets.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide outstanding customer service through positive and timely interactions with staff and vendors via email, phone, and in-person
Build trust and mutually respectful relationships with staff and vendors
Manage relationships with all technology-related vendors including MSP, phone, internet, etc.
Receive and record IT inquiries from staff via phone or email
Triage issues in terms of priority and swiftly develop a plan for resolution
Partner with UIP's Managed Services Provider (MSP) for Tier 2 support for complicated requests
Order, track, and maintain UIP's hardware inventory, including but not limited to laptops, Surfaces, monitors, docking stations, and phones
Coordinate with Human Resources on employee activities including:
Imaging new laptops, requesting email addresses, setting up new user accounts in various software platforms, assigning phone numbers, etc.
Setting up new equipment at corporate HQ or at property sites
Lead IT onboarding sessions with all new hires
Terminating email addresses and profiles, collecting equipment, and preparing equipment for redistribution
Partner with the Property Management (PM) team on site related activities by:
Coordinating with MSP and PM team on bringing on new communities and ensuring appropriate technology set up
Work with Community Managers to ensure that security cameras and other key systems are operational and functioning
Monitor trends in tickets and develop weekly reports of ticket trends, resolution times, and open items
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
1 to 2 years of IT technical support experience in a professional, customer-facing setting
High school diploma or equivalent
Energetic, solution- and customer-focused attitude is required
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Independent, self-directed, and determined approach to work
Proficiency with MS Office 365
Familiarity with ticketing systems, Windows programs, Dell hardware, and various software programs
Basic understanding of computer networks, firewalls, and VPN
Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and ability to switch from task to task seamlessly
Additional technical training is a plus
ABOUT US
We believe in the value of people, and you deserve to be at an organization that values you as an individual and allows you to flourish and grow. Our UIPeople are why we do what we do, and we are passionately driven to find talented people who will make the perfect match with our organization, residents, and communities. We pride ourselves on our diversity of talent and entrepreneurial spirit. Our core values of Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, and Service with Empathy underpin everything we do.
We look forward to taking every opportunity to support and recognize our outstanding employees for their hard work and professional achievements. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages, with medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; 12 paid holidays; 401(k) with a company match; and variety of other benefits and perks.
The UIP Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.