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Antech Diagnostics IT Support Technician in Fountain Valley, California
We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
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PURPOSE OF JOB:
The IT Support Technician will report directly to the IT Support Manager troubleshooting and configuring individual PC’s, network connections, email servers and other local software/hardware on a day-to-day basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provide support to off-site lab staff/facilities and pathologists
Provide After-hours support for labs nationwide
Troubleshot network connections, thin clients, dumb terminals and PCs
Provide hands-on technical support for hardware such as servers, desktops/laptops, printers, TN and IP phones, and other peripheral and IP-based devices, mobile devices, physical connectivity to the company’s LAN, data/voice cabling; and software such as office productivity and business applications, internally developed applications, computer operating systems, web applications, and various drivers
Troubleshoot clients’ PCs via remote access (VNC, MS Remote and Teamviewer)
Schedule and perform network improvements, data recovery, security audits, upgrades, backup of vital systems and repairs.
Configure and maintain email servers, including Microsoft Exchange
Perform virus, malware and spyware removal from networks and individual PCs
Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of network problems for a variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective hardware and software solutions, including off-site repair
Isolate and determine root cause of complex technical problems.
Work with telecommunications companies to resolve issues with circuit issues, opening and closing trouble tickets.
Support development and implementation of networking projects and new technology installations.
Assist with breakdown and set-up of new laboratories.
May be asked to participate in enterprise initiatives, special projects and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years of IT experience
Previous troubleshooting experience with end users preferred
Operating Systems: Windows XP and 7, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, Exchange 2003 and 2010
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to thrive in a team environment
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Computer literacy and working technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems
Knowledge of laboratory procedures and workflow is helpful
Experience with network troubleshooting
Quick learner who is able to learn new technologies and web programming languages independent of formal training
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use
Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers
Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch
May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person
Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person
Fluency in the English language
Extended hours may be needed
The Target Pay Range for this position is $24 - $28 hourly. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.
Workplace Essential (United States of America)
We are a rapidly growing, stable company with excellent advancement opportunity. We offer a great benefits package and associate pet health benefits too! If you are passionate about animal healthcare, are motivated by making a difference we want to hear from you!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at Antech Careers (https://www.antechdiagnostics.com/about/careers/)