Temp IT Support Analyst - Panavision Woodland Hills

Job Scope:  

Panavision is on the hunt for an experienced IT help desk person to join our world class IT team (on a temporary basis)  in providing internal technology support for our U.S. and Canadian employees and customers. Prospective candidates should be passionate about technology, have a broad mix of technical knowledge, experience working with Microsoft Office, Windows, and Apple environments, and possess exceptional customer service skills.

Working in collaboration with the Panavision Help Desk team, the IT Support Analyst will deliver timely technical support with an execution mindset that balances personable customer service, with timeliness and positive resolution. In addition, and as required, IT Help Desk Analysts will take on special projects including but not limited to troubleshooting network and server hardware, computers, software applications, telecommunications, and network communications issues. 

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly and have the discipline to communicate and escalate with a variety of cross company teams and users. 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Ensures that Panavision staff are provided efficient and timely first and second level IT support 
•    Supports end users with computers and laptops operating Windows, and Apple OS devices 
•    Monitors Help Desk portal and follows up with assigned issues to ensure timely resolution of reported issues with computers, client software, peripherals, printers, local network, etc.
•    Isolates problem trends and ensures that troubleshooting efforts are completed for recurring problems until permanent solutions are determined and implemented
•    As required, assists with the provisioning of VoIP telephony system / lines and support for mobile devices
•    Support audio-visual equipment in conference rooms 
•    Manages and monitors internal assets to ensure accurate inventory records 
•    Ad hoc IT related tasks / duties, as needed
•    Capable of effectively and efficiently working remotely, as required
•    Assist in ordering consumables items
•    Performs duties in a responsive manner without jeopardizing quality of care and service
•    Occasional travel may be required

Skills/Experience Required:

•    5+ years of related technical experience within an enterprise Help Desk environment
•    Windows 10/11, Business Apps, Office 365 Suite, Mac OS knowledge
•    Background in desktop, laptop, printer, scanner, computer peripheral, and mobile devices (iOS, Android) setup and troubleshooting
•    Experience with desktop imaging, and computer security products 
•    Knowledge of TCP/IP, AD, DNS, DHCP, VPN and IP phones
•    Understanding of security technologies (Firewall, VPN, Spam filter, web filter, etc.) 
•    Basic network and server troubleshooting skills
•    File server knowledge 
•    Prior experience with the relocation of workstations and peripherals
•    Capable of researching solutions for technical issues
•    Adaptive to new and evolving technologies (eager to learn)
•    Detail oriented and collaborative
•    Ability to communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of end-users 
•    Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills
•    Performs well under tight timelines 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job operates in a professional office environment.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer; stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms.  The employee may also be required to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs, bend, climb, push and pull carts when necessary. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Prompt and regular attendance is required, employees are expected to begin work at the start of their scheduled shift and to complete their assigned work shift according to the responsibilities of their position.

This position works standard business hours, but may require long hours. On-call (Weekend and weekdays) is also required on a rotating basis. 

Pay range: $28-32/hour