IT Help Desk Specialist - Mountlake Terrace Headquarters

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND BANK

Join our team! 1st Security Bank team members deliver service that "WOWs" each other and our customers. We value relationships, teamwork, community, and professional growth in a safe, friendly, and progressive workplace. We celebrate diversity and support equality for all. If you share these core values and are committed to career excellence, let us help you reach your dreams!

If you are the type of individual that would enjoy working at one of the Puget Sound's Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and focuses on providing an exceptional client experience, then 1st Security Bank is the place for you. 1st Security Bank was named a bronze medal winner in its class in the Puget Sound Business Journal's Best Workplaces contest in its first year nominated and is also consistently rated a 5 star Bank in Washington State by Bauer Financial, an independent bank rating firm.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This is an entry level position proving exceptional end-user support to employees bank-wide on computers, peripherals, phones, the core banking system, MS Office applications, and other software.

Unsure if you would be able to work in IT? If you have any interest in the IT field and have a strong customer service background this may be the role for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Demonstrate service excellence in end-user support via telephone, in-person, and through remote tools.

• Review and work assigned tickets to ensure service level commitments are strongly adhered to for both internal and external customer service. Escalate tickets as appropriate.

  • Assist with installation, maintenance, and support of PCs, laptops, printers, and other equipment and peripherals.

• Provide end user technical support for bank phone systems.

• Regular travel to 1SB locations during business hours. Additional travel as required for special projects.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Six months related experience providing exceptional end-user customer service or IT related education.

• Some experience with personal computers and software applications, including Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, and MS Office Professional applications.

• Knowledge of information security standards and practices.

• Banking experience or business knowledge regarding the business of banking and applications typically used in the banking industry a plus.

• Basic knowledge of all applicable Regulations that pertain to this position is required.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual or family plan.

• Life insurance.

• Long- and short-term disability insurance.

• 401K matching program.

• Paid sick and vacation time.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Relationship Driven-we strive to "WOW" (surprise, excite and delight) each other and our customers.

• Ethical-fair, honest and act with integrity.

• Lead by Example-maintain a positive attitude, show respect for others, and have some fun!

• Accountable- we take our responsibilities seriously and we meet our commitments with urgency.

• Team Player- dependable, enthusiastic contributor to team success and to the greater good of the bank.

• Embrace Dreams- we encourage each other to reach for our dreams.

• Diversity- we celebrate diversity and support equality for all.

• Community Oriented- we actively support our communities and the Bank's CRA initiatives.

• Open and Honest Communication- always professional, responsive, and timely.

COMPUTER SKILLS

See Education/Experience section above for specific computer-related skills necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK 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.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will operate in a general office environment, using office equipment such as a phone and a computer.  The employee must have full range of motion and be able to bend, squat, and crawl when installing equipment. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate as compared to a private office with light foot traffic and office equipment.  The employee must be able and willing to interact frequently with the general public. 
• Occasional travel, after-hours, and weekend work as needed is required.