Service Desk Technician
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Job description
The Service Desk Technician provides advanced end-user support to internal employees via phone, chat, walk-up support, and the ticketing system, resolving complex technical issues and serving as an escalation point for Level 1 technicians. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, independent problem-solving, and the ability to support systems beyond standard procedures. The ideal candidate brings a strong customer service mindset, experience managing tickets end-to-end within an ITSM platform, and a career path focused on end-user support and service excellence., * Provide advanced end-user support via phone, chat, walk-up support, and the ticketing system
- Manage support tickets end-to-end within an ITSM platform such as ServiceNow, TeamDynamix, or similar tools
- Drive improvements to service desk workflows, escalation paths, and support quality
- Act as a technical resource and mentor for Level 1 and Level 2 technicians
- Lead advanced troubleshooting across hardware, Windows 11 operating systems, Microsoft 365, VPN, and line-of-business applications
- Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and basic administrative tasks
- Support workstation lifecycle management (imaging, deployment, upgrades)
- Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and printing issues
- Perform user onboarding and offboarding tasks
- Maintain and improve technical documentation and knowledge base articles
- Identify root causes of recurring issues and recommend solutions
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams as needed
- Provide guidance and mentoring to Level 1 technicians
- Escalate issues appropriately when they exceed role scope or present broader operational impact
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on end-user support experience with progressive troubleshooting and escalation responsibilities
- Proven experience supporting users in onsite environments, including desk-side and walk-up support
Technical Skills
- Strong Windows 11 troubleshooting experience
- Microsoft 365 support and administration (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange fundamentals)
- Experience working within ITSM/ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, TeamDynamix, or similar platforms
- VPN and remote access troubleshooting
- Endpoint management tools (Intune, SCCM, or similar)
- Basic networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently within defined responsibilities
- Clear and professional technical communication
- Strong customer service and end-user support mindset
- Team-oriented approach with a passion for helping users and improving support operations