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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Help Desk Agent- Part time - **Company:** Parkland Health And Hospital System - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, ServiceNow IT Service Management, Peripherals, Os Ticket, Information Technology - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87222575/1 ## About the Role High School Diploma Required. - Prefer Bachelor's degree in Information Technology; Business or CompTIA certifications., Must have a three years of cumulative experience consisting of intermediate level IT help desk, IT service desk, or technical support experience. - Prefer a minimum of three years of IT ticketing system experience or exposure. - Prefer a minimum of one year of Major Incident Management experience or exposure. - Prefer entry level software design experience or exposure. - Prefer entry level network engineering knowledge experience or exposure. Equivalent Education and/or Experience - May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure - Prefer CompTIA certifications. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+. - Prefer Microsoft certification within specific specializations including Office and Windows operating system. Required Tests for Placement Skills or Special Abilities - Must have an intermediate knowledge of a service desk or help desk environment. - Must have an intermediate knowledge of computers, computer networks and troubleshooting concepts and ticketing software. - Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. - Must have the ability to troubleshoot intermediate level technical problems. - Must be able to use critical thinking skills to identify work arounds and resolve computer problems. - Must be able to demonstrate empathy. You may be handling contacts from customers in difficult situations. - Must be able to multitask as you will have to switch between multiple systems while helping customers. - Must be able to manage inbound calls in a timely and effective manner. - Must be able to research customer problems using knowledge base articles and other resources. - Must be able to provide the right solutions to customers or escalate to the appropriate Level 2 support team. - Must meet quality KPI (Key Performance Indicators) targets. ## Description Provides Level 1/Level 1.5 technical support via telephone to clinical and business end-users experiencing issues with connectivity, telephony, software, hardware, peripherals, and smart devices. - Interacts with IT teams, IT analysts, and other IT staff members to troubleshoot, identify and resolve technical issues. - Leverages the IT ticketing system to document end-user issue, research knowledge base articles, and document troubleshooting steps performed to resolve the issue or reassign the ticket to a Level 2 team. - Simulates or recreates end-user problems in order to resolve computer or software problems. - Escalates more complex problems to higher level co-workers or leaders, as needed. - Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. - Reports all team member related issues to appropriate management for correction or improvement. - Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. 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