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IT Technical Assistant Job Description

For questions, please contact hcsjobs@mcmaster.ca.

Got a knack for IT? Support routine operations and problem resolution of computing/IT issues within the Housing and Conference Services department. Assist various units and internal stakeholders, as well as serving a help desk function.

Accountabilities:

  • Assist users to resolve workstation and software-related problems and effectively communicate solutions to the end user in person, by email, and/or phone.
  • Identify, evaluate, resolve and troubleshoot routine IT issues and escalate to senior support as necessary.
  • Perform maintenance and operational IT tasks as identified by Supervisor/Manager
  • Move, reinstall and reconfigure workstations as identified by Supervisor/Manager.
  • Document and update inventory of equipment and records of problems and resolution activity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Providing service excellence to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

  • Previous experience working with IT.
  • G-Class driving license is an asset