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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.
$53,375 / year median in the U.S.
-15% projected decline
Job Description
HELP DESK TECHNICIAN
Onsite-DESMOINES, IA
Call Center Phone Support Troubleshooting Hardware TicketingVDI MFA VPN
Active DirectoryDESCRIPTION
Our Financial Services client is hiring aHELP DESK
TECHNICIAN, due to a recent departure. TheHELP DESK TECHNICIAN
should have an understanding of enterprise-level organization, communication, and customer service. The position requires a 2-year or 4-year educational degree relating to Information Technology, paired with Call Center or Customer Service experience. DUTIES Handle volume of 30-50 inbound calls per day, while supporting/troubleshooting hardware inventory. Maintain high levels of customer service at all times. Provide in-person support for internal staff who, drop-in for support. Help with setting up conference rooms, A/V and Video Teleconferencing. Use interpersonal skills to collaborate with escalated and tiered teams. Take questions from business partners and investigate technical issues, documenting procedures. View client data and identify IT assets on the network. Organize and review hardware inventories, looking up warranty statuses. Review ticket logs and submit security requests for logins to website. Work with Business Units to assist advisors with questions and needs. Assist with backlog and SLA work. Work closely with Advisors maintaining the highest level of customer service. Answer calls, emails, and requests as directed.Use Technologies to include:
SharePoint, ServiceNow, Azure, O365, Active Directory, MFA, Windows, Office 365, VPN, VDI and Citrix Desktop Director.TRAINING
In house training on systems and business knowledge will be provided. Training turnaround is 1 month. Soft skills important here.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frontline Support Call Center Team of 40 Interaction with all departments Contract-to-permanent, upon satisfactory performanceINTERVIEWS & START DATE
Interviews September 14-25 Start Date October 12 Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings