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Help Desk Support Technician
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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.
$52,003 / year median in Missouri
-17% projected decline
Job Description
- Serve as the primary point of contact for end-user IT support via phone, email, and ticketing system.
- Respond to and resolve incidents and service requests related to hardware, software, applications, and access issues.
- Accurately log, document, and manage tickets in the IT Service Management tool (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Diagnose issues by gathering detailed information, asking clarifying questions, and following established troubleshooting procedures.
- Resolve tickets using published Knowledge Base (KB) articles and documented processes.
- Escalate incidents to higher-level support teams when necessary, following defined escalation procedures.
- Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for response and resolution times.
- Act as a trigger for critical incident management by notifying appropriate technical and incident management teams.
- Coordinate with technical teams to provide timely and accurate updates to users until resolution.
- Participate in knowledge base creation, updates, and continuous improvement activities.
- Identify recurring issues and communicate trends or operational challenges to leadership.
- Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
- Some hands-on deskside or field support experience.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- IT certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft certifications, or similar. ________________________________________ Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-desk based with occasional on-site support.
- Ability to lift and/or move IT equipment such as desktops, monitors, and printers as needed. ________________________________________ Core Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Problem Solving
- Active Listening
- Clear Communication
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, MO.
- 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 Springfield,MO.
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