Custom Computer Specialists, Inc. is the #1 Technical Consultant on Long Island. We continue to successfully provide network integration, technical personnel, support services, products solutions, and consulting, to our valued clients in the New York metro area. Our focus is simple...our goal is to make technology easy and to help our clients use it as effectively as possible.

We are looking for a motivated technical professional to join our team as a Entry Level Desktop Technician.

The Entry Level Desktop Technician will provide the below:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Desktop Support / Basic Network Support

• Load and configure desktop OS for standalone operation and basic network connectivity

• Configure and troubleshoot desktop applications and upgrades such as MS Office

• Install and configure desktop computer and peripheral hardware upgrades

• Perform basic installation, configuration, deployment and troubleshooting of desktop computers and peripherals

• Perform advanced hardware and software troubleshooting

• Integrate hardware into existing LAN environments.  This includes establishing network, file server access, configuration of email and print server connectivity

• Install upgrades and troubleshoot, support and repair simple network connectivity issues at the desktop, including NICs, network connections, and unmanaged hubs/switches within local environments

• Install, integrate, troubleshoot and solve network client operation problems

• Basic Active Directory – Changing user passwords, moving user accounts to different OUs, unlocking accounts, joining computers to a domain, etc.

• Physical network troubleshooting – drops, switchports, switches needing power cycling, crimping cables, terminating cables, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 A successful individual will need to have the following skills/characteristics:

Strong technical background with a broad range of technologies, including but not limited to:

• PC hardware/software, server hardware and latest operating systems, network connectivity and communications

• Expert knowledge of Windows 2000 Professional, XP, 98 and the ability to install integrate and support these operating systems.

• Be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot MS Office XP/2003,

• Administer Active Directory users and groups

• Configuration, installation, integration and troubleshooting of various network devices such as Lexmark and IBM printers, wireless access points

• Strong Knowledge of internetworking concepts; TCP/IP

• Microsoft Windows XP certification

• Must Posses a strong knowledge of client/server computing

• Experience in a Help Desk or User Support environment is preferred

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds (PCs, monitors, printers, etc.as needed)

• Excellent communication, customer service. Time management, and organizational skills

• Professional verbal communication skills a must

• Customer oriented, self-motivated, ambitious and dedicated team player

This individual should also have had the following experiences:

·        2+ years experience in the IT support service industry

·        Imaging (Ghost)  experience

Although not requirements, other desirable attributes include:

·        College degree in technical or business, or equivalent industry experience

·        Network+, MCSE 2000/2003, CCNA certifications highly desired

·        Industry certifications from manufacturer/vendors such as Microsoft, Apple, IBM, HP, and Cisco

We offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and more.

Submit resume online on our careers site at http://www.customonline.com/overview.html#careers

or you may email  jobs@customonline.com

We are an AA/EOE employer.