Berkeley Lab's Information Technology (IT) Division has an opening for an Audio Visual (AV) Technician to join their Help Desk AV Team! In this role, you will support operations and scientific divisions with audio visual and conferencing requests and applications. This position will support in the resolution of 25,000 tickets per year by phone and/or the use of remote desktop management software. You will process requests for help that come in through electronic mail, Web or via an Automated Call Distribution (ACD) phone system, provide basic troubleshooting for a variety of desktop operating systems, desktop software products, and printing environments, and support our core infrastructure software (electronic mail, calendar, and network file and print services). What You Will Do: Provide professional, effective, knowledgeable, and rapid Audio-Visual (AV) and IT support to staff and scientists. Provide support for the operation and maintenance of AV equipment. Provide support for events, including setting up, operating equipment (computers, tablets), recording events and video streaming. Provide support to video conferencing services such as Google Hangouts and Zoom. Provide training support (one on one and group) on video conferencing services (Hangouts and Zoom). Provide proactive maintenance to auditorium equipment (projectors, computers, microphones, displays, VC carts). Provide expert knowledge and direction for using institutional services including network file and print services, web based collaboration systems, the Google Apps environment (mail, calendar, docs/drive, sites, contacts) and any deployed marketplace applications. Provide expert knowledge and direction for using standard Lab office software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Products). Assist with account management for Windows Active Directory and the Enterprise Directory (LDAP) including password resets, account creation and account termination. Provide support for cyber security procedures (isolation and blocking of vulnerable computers) and tools (Firewalls, Antivirus products, Anti-Spyware tools). Provide initial troubleshooting of MAC and PC hardware and operating system problems. Audio Visual Support. Serve as the primary contact for video conferencing Tier I support. Setup communication software and troubleshoot problems involving SSH, VPN, Windows Remote Desktop, Timbuktu, and VNC for local and remote use. Troubleshoot network connectivity problems (local and remote access). Ticket management (creating, progressing, assigning, and closing). Document new Help Desk processes and participate in peer group technical data exchange.
What is Required: One to three years experience providing a range of AV and conferencing support services to PC and Mac users. Associate Degree in a computer discipline and certification in one or more of the following: MCP, CNA, MAC Software/Hardware, or equivalent education and experience. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey technical information through well-written and concise documentation. Fluency with video conferencing technology and applications, common office productivity workstation applications (spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, presentation software, email clients, electronic calendaring clients, web browsers), and standard desktop operating systems including Windows 7/8/XP/Vista and MAC OS X. Experience with the Google Applications Suite for Enterprise Customers. Familiarity with remote access protocols and applications (VPN, SSH, RDP). Previous experience in a high volume Help Desk environment and trouble ticket systems such as Service-Now. Experience with IOS and Android mobile devices. Experience with major third party software products that perform utility services, disk management, and security functions such as virus detection and elimination. Knowledge of windows domain concepts (Active Directory, OU management, authentication and authorization). Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols and ability to troubleshoot network problems.
What We Desire: Bachelor's or advanced graduate degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology. Certification in MCSE, A+, Network+, Mac OS X hardware/software. Experience in the development of system software, application software, web sites and scripts used for automation of routine administrative functions. Experience in a research environment or a customer service delivery organization providing a range of support services to PC and/or Mac users. Knowledge of desktop security. Knowledge of Lab Infrastructure and Business systems (e.g. directory services, telephone services, timekeeping, property management, financial, budgeting, human resource, and environmental Health and Safety systems).
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes: This is a full time, M-F, non-exempt from overtime pay (hourly paid), 6 month, Term appointment. This position has the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
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