Desktop Support Associate

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country's infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers' changing energy needs.

Our Culture

We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."

In addition to great coworkers, you'll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day. Employees start with three weeks (15 days) of paid vacation time per year! Sprague also provides tuition reimbursement for any employee that would like to further their education. Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? It's important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year and provides opportunities for employees to support various charities throughout the year. In addition, Sprague offers paid volunteer time to allow employees to support charities which are meaningful to them in the communities in which they live. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

Plus, we have some great benefits!

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee's contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Working Policy
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

We want to hear from you!

Our Desktop Support Associates at Sprague work in a fast-paced environment, where they can learn and grow while interacting with all departments within the organization. Specifically, our support associates provide exceptional customer service to over 900 end users to assist with trouble shooting and analyzing technical issues, procuring hardware and software, and completing new system and user setups among other responsibilities. In this role, you will work with Microsoft Office 365, Windows11, and Apple IOS devices, providing onsite and remote support via our tools and phone. We are looking for individuals who want to collaborate with their team, contribute their knowledge, and continue to grow personally and professionally, with a focus on customer service.

• Provide onsite support at the Sprague HQ office, Portsmouth NH (hybrid, dependent upon team scheduling)
• Leverage automation tools (MDT and WDS, Smartdeploy) for OS deployments, as well as PDQ Deploy for application deployment
• Maintain Hardware new inventory for HQ location
• Execute computer workstation moves, Install computer hardware components (disk drives, RAM, interface hardware, monitors, printers and other computer related hardware) in accordance with standards and specifications
• Install proprietary and commercial PC application packages and configure target PC systems as necessary to support effective use of the installed software
• Conduct required testing of installed hardware and software in preparation for delivery of new or modified PC configurations prior to delivery to the end user
• Maintain documentation of all incidents resolved in accordance with standards and requirements as set forth in our ticketing system, ServiceNow
• Work as a member of the IT Solution Center team to provide phone support to end users in local and remote locations in accordance with documented policies and procedures. Respond and follows up on technical support tickets submitted via phone, email, and walk-ups while documenting all work performed
• Provide first and second level support for computer hardware and software issues. Problem resolution will involve telephone assistance, remote support via remote support tools, and/or on-site maintenance as appropriate
• Coordinates efforts with Network Support, Server Support, and other IT support personnel in the completion of assigned tasks and the resolution of PC and mobile device related incidents
• Contact vendor technical support to obtain product information and escalate support issues as necessary to resolve issues
• Maintains current in computer technology, software products and industry developments as appropriate to advise management and the end user community on computer issues and vendor offerings
• Provide general assistance to end users in the operation and utilization of computer resources
• Be part of an on-call rotation to assist in providing 24/7 coverage for after-hour, weekend, or holiday maintenance and support as required
• Other projects as assigned with a wide degree of flexibility, creativity and professionalism expected
• Occasional Northeast regional travel to support additional Sprague facilities and projects

This opportunity is based in Portsmouth, NH.

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for a place to challenge yourself, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. We are looking for hardworking colleagues to join us and help us stay at the forefront of the energy industry, which is where we've been for the over 150 years.

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• Associate's degree in a related discipline with computer related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Recognized industry certification or related experience desired:

Hands on experience with Windows 11, OS upgrade experience a plus

Hands on experience with Microsoft Office O365 platform

Active Directory, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, Cisco VPN

• Experience with IT support ticketing systems and ITIL fundamentals - ServiceNow experience preferred
• Experience installing, configuring and supporting Windows OS, networked and local printers, and business applications
• Ability to quickly, and efficiently, analyze technical issues and a proven ability to resolve these issues swiftly and accurately
• Excellent customer service abilities, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge and experience with customer service / ITIL practices a plus
• Ability to multi-task on individual projects with limited supervision, as well as collaborate in a team environment
• Hands on experience with Apple IOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
• Some understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts including Ethernet, Routing, LAN and WAN Support a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel when needed

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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