HELP DESK TECHNICIAN
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Job description
We are looking for a Help Desk Technician to join our team. The role demands hands-on expertise in offering technical support to both our valued employees and esteemed clients. The goal with computer help desk technicians is to turn a potentially frustrating experience into a seamless one. Personalized attention, patience, excellent communication skills, and the technical prowess to simplify customer problems are all necessary qualities in a help desk technician. You must have a strong IT background and troubleshooting., * Offer primary technical assistance to staff and clients, addressing queries and resolving challenges associated with hardware, software, and network systems.
- Respond to support requests via phone, email, and help desk ticketing system
- Diagnose and resolve technical problems, escalating issues as necessary to appropriate team members or departments
- Document customer interactions
- Run diagnostics to resolve customer reported issues
- Escalate issues to higher levels of support with more difficult cases
- Manage Help Desk tickets in a timely manner
- Follow-up with customers to ensure issues are resolved
- Train software product end-users
- Communicate effectively with customers to provide personalized support
- Create and update documentation, including knowledge base articles, training manuals, user guides, help manual, release notes and FAQ resources
- Assist in the implementation of IT projects and initiatives
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, continually improving technical knowledge and skills
- Provide training for other staff members for troubleshooting support
- Other duties as required
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- CompTIA A+, Microsoft or other equivalent certifications are preferred.
- Profound understanding of computer hardware, software, and network architectures.
- Well-acquainted with operating systems including Windows and Linux.
- Exceptional aptitude for resolving problems, coupled with a critical thinking approach to diagnosing intricate challenges.
- Robust communication capabilities in both writing and speaking, ability to explain technical notions to those without a technical background.
- Patience and empathy when working with customers and colleagues
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience as a help desk technician or customer support role
- Detail-oriented individuals
- Willingness to learn new technologies and systems, Requirements: US Citizenship only, (No dual citizenships allowed). Ability to pass a Public Trust Clearance
Benefits & conditions
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- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance, * 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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