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Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst
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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.
$50,006 / year median in Michigan
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare laptops for deployment by imaging or building devices and verifying that required company applications are installed and ready for use.
- Receive newly delivered hardware, organize equipment into inventory, and distribute assigned assets to employees as needed.
- Process returned devices by evaluating condition, identifying technical issues, cleaning equipment for redeployment, or coordinating disposal when items are no longer usable.
- Set up employee work areas by installing IT hardware, mounting monitors, and arranging cabling neatly to support a functional workspace.
- Provide front-line support for endpoint problems, including diagnosing and resolving issues related to Windows 10 and Microsoft Office applications.
- Track and update support activity through service desk tickets to maintain accurate records and timely resolution of requests.
- Assist with basic account and access-related tasks within Active Directory as part of end-user support activities.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance