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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.
$50,165 / year median in Wisconsin
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide front-line support for hardware, software, printer, network, and mobile device issues, ensuring employees receive timely and effective assistance.
- Record incidents, troubleshooting steps, and outcomes in the ticketing system to maintain clear and accurate support documentation.
- Set up, configure, test, and deploy desktops, laptops, and mobile devices for employees while confirming readiness before delivery.
- Maintain up-to-date asset records by tracking equipment assignments, serial numbers, tags, locations, and related documentation.
- Conduct inventory checks and support reporting activities to improve visibility into device usage, stock levels, and overall asset status.
- Coordinate device moves, replacements, repairs, upgrades, and retirement activities while working with vendors and service providers as needed.
- Support onboarding by preparing user accounts, workstations, software access, and mobile devices, and by helping new employees get started with their technology.
- Manage offboarding tasks by collecting assigned equipment, wiping and decommissioning devices, revoking access, and handling mobile line changes in line with security requirements.
- Escalate advanced technical problems when necessary and follow through to help ensure issues are resolved completely and on schedule.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance