About the Role
Provide essential IT support with a specialty in Level 1 troubleshooting and site build out during our expansion. Contribute to our mission of fostering learning and growth in educational settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support and assistance to staff members via phone, email, and in-person
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Install, configure, and upgrade software and hardware
- Assist in the documentation and maintenance of IT systems and processes
- Escalate complex technical issues to the appropriate IT personnel
- Assist in managing user accounts and permissions
- Participate in IT projects and initiatives
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and developments
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in a technical support role
- Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Customer service-oriented mindset
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
- Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
- Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
- Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
- Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
- Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations
Skills
- Level 1 troubleshooting
- Site build out
- Windows operating systems
- Microsoft Office
- Networking concepts
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Customer service
Location
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Long Island
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Travel required
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- Associate's degree in a relevant field preferred
About the Company
- Gersh Academy fosters learning and growth in educational settings.
