About the job
The Service Desk Engineer is pivotal in delivering exceptional first-level IT support and on-site technical assistance, ensuring the seamless performance of the Institute’s IT systems. This position involves managing service desk operations, maintaining IT infrastructure, resolving incidents, and overseeing IT assets. The Service Desk Engineer is instrumental in upholding high standards of IT services for daily operations and special events.
Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Service Desk Support:
- Serve as the primary interface for end users to log and resolve service requests, incidents, and IT support inquiries.
- Diagnose hardware and software issues utilizing structured checklists, striving for first-call resolution through FAQs, knowledge bases, and established solutions.
- Escalate complex incidents to advanced support teams and ensure resolution in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Maintain documentation of all incidents, resolutions, and knowledge base entries to facilitate future reference and continuous improvement.
2. On-Site IT Support & Maintenance:
- Install, configure, and maintain IT and AV equipment, including desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshoot hardware issues by replacing defective components or coordinating repairs.
- Perform system health checks, monitor servers, network devices, and wireless access points, and prepare daily reports on system status.
- Address basic network issues, including connectivity challenges and verifying wireless signal strength.
3. Asset & Inventory Management:
- Ensure accurate inventory of IT and AV assets, including desktops, laptops, network devices, and peripherals.
- Oversee asset tagging, movements, and updates within the asset inventory system, ensuring all records remain current.
- Conduct regular asset audits, report discrepancies, and assist in annual inventory exercises.
- Monitor warranty and maintenance periods for assets and provide reminders for contract renewals at least three months prior to expiration.
4. Event Support:
- Prepare and configure IT equipment for special events (e.g., conferences, seminars), ensuring the smooth operation of temporary networks and systems.
- Provide network and wireless configuration assistance for events as required.
5. Incident Reporting & Performance Monitoring:
- Monitor and report on incident resolutions, system performance, and asset conditions.
- Generate reports on underperforming infrastructure, network issues, and service delivery.

