IT Help Desk Support Specialist

GTS Technology Solutions
Austin, TX, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$43,680.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Issue Tracking Systems Network Troubleshooting

Job description

GTS Technology Solutions is hiring an IT Help Desk Support Specialist to join a growing Tier 1 support team for a Texas state agency in Austin. This is a full-time, onsite role with a structured 4-week paid training program to set you up for success.

What You’ll Do

  • Answer inbound help desk calls and emails and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
  • Create and track every interaction in the ticketing system, resolving on first contact whenever possible
  • Escalate complex issues to the right team with clear documentation
  • Stay current on known issues and system changes that affect call volume
  • Support and mentor newer team members as you grow in the role

Requirements

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Background: Must pass a satisfactory standard criminal background check upon hire., * 6+ months of IT troubleshooting experience in a help desk or call center setting

  • 6+ months of customer service experience supporting technical issues
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 45+ WPM typing speed
  • Ability to work onsite in Austin, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CT, Monday-Friday
  • Availability for 4 consecutive weeks of mandatory onsite training
  • CompTIA A+ or ITIL Foundation certification a plus, not required, * Do you have at least 6 months of experience providing IT troubleshooting support in a help desk or call center environment?
  • What is your typing speed in words per minute?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

  • CompTIA A+ (Preferred)
  • ITIL Foundation (Preferred)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid training
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

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