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IT Help Desk Support

Job Description

The IT Help Desk Support staff primarily performs Level 1 technical support shown below: Level 1 Basic help desk resolution and service desk delivery- Support for basic customer issues such as solving usage problems and fulfilling service desk requests that need IT involvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers Walk the customer through the problem-solving process Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel Provide accurate information on IT products or services Record events and problems and their resolution in logs Follow-up and update customer status and information Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team And other duties as assigned Key Success Factors Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers Exceptional team player with passion and dedication
Essential Skills and Experience Education:
At least an Associate Degree in related discipline and 3 to 5 years' experience with relevant certification, (preferred) of proven experience as a help desk technician or other customer support role related to the work Possess adept knowledge of the following: Trouble Ticketing Systems, Monitoring Tools, Network Protocols, LAN/WAN knowledge, TCP/IP, Internet/Browsers, Spreadsheets - Excel, Access, MS Exchange, Word, Outlook, and Project. Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues Proficiency in English Excellent communication skills
Basic Knowledge:
Microsoft 365 Tenant and Apps Windows OS Mac
OS MAC IOS
Android OS Microsoft Azure Windows Server Technology like Server 2008, 2012, 2016 Endpoint Protection like Trend Micro Cyber Security Fundamentals Firewall knowledge preferably Fortinet Cloud Backup Technologies preferably Druva Network Switches Network Data Cabling Remote Desktop Software like TeamViewer Microsoft Active Directory Microsoft Exchange Online DNS Point of Sale machines VOIP preferably Zoom Projectors PC Hardware Printers and Copy Machines Equipment Used Computers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners, projectors, and telephone. Direct Reports None Physical and Mental Demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical - standing, walking, sitting, handling papers and folders, ordinary talking, hearing and vision, lifting up to 25 pounds. Mental - alertness, precision, ingenuity, problem solving, analytical, memory, concentration, judgment, writing ability, reasoning, initiative, patience.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health and Wellness Programs

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What they do

A Help Desk Technician or Analyst provides technical support to computer users. Handles customer inquiries and works to resolve technical issues with computer hardware, software or networks. Provides customer support by phone, email, live chat or with screen sharing. May refer customers with complex system or application problems for more advanced technical support. Tracks help requests using a ticketing system.

$57,740 / year median in California

-12% projected decline

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