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Help Desk Specialist
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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
- 18+ years of age with valid government ID and ability to pass background check.
- 1-3 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or technical support role.
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems, networking basics, and common software application
- Experience with troubleshooting hardware and peripheral devices.
- Familiarity with remote support tools and help desk ticketing systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Office or hybrid work environment May require occasional after-hours or weekend support Required Qualifications
- 18+ years of age with valid government ID and ability to pass background check.
- 1-3 years of experience in IT support, help desk, or technical support role.
- Knowledge of Windows operating systems, networking basics, and common software application
- Experience with troubleshooting hardware and peripheral devices.
- Familiarity with remote support tools and help desk ticketing systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Office or hybrid work environment May require occasional after-hours or weekend support