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Fox Motors

IT Help Desk

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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.

$50,006 / year median in Michigan

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

IT Help Desk Fox Motors - 3.0 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Desktop computer repair Knowledge management Computer operation Customer communication Customer relationship building Technical support via phone Linux support Incident report management Client rapport building Client inquiry handling Windows Incident Escalation Software installation High school diploma or GED Help files Computer hardware Task prioritization Desktop (troubleshooting support) Computer management Customer support ticket management Resolving technical support tickets Organizational skills Customer service knowledge base macOS Application Maintenance 1 year Online help documentation Desktop administration Hardware diagnostics Escalation handling Full Job Description The IT Help Deskrole is to ensure proper computer operations so that end users can accomplish organizational tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostics and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give hands-on help at the desktop level.
Essential Duties:
StrategyPlanning Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems. Operational Management Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and work orders in a courteous manner. Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue. Build rapport and elicit problem details from help desk customers. Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician. Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to the final resolution. Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting. Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution. Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization. Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications. Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved. Perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests. Develop help sheets and knowledge base articles for end users. Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
SkillsExperience:
High School diploma or equivalent, and/or 1 year work experience in related field required. Knowledge of basic computer hardware Experience with desktop operating systems including Windows, Ubuntu Linux, and macOS Extensive application support experience. Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities. Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills. Strong documentation skills.