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# Service Desk Specialist

- **Company:** Lakeside Foods, Inc.
- **Location:** Weston, OR, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, Networking Basics, Software Deployment, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us6283634b0566c6034eb848762682dbd9/eaa

## About the Role

* High school diploma or equivalent required
 * Associate degree in a computer-related field preferred
 * Experience in a service desk, help desk, technical support, or customer support role preferred
 * Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
 * Basic networking knowledge
 * ITIL certification is a plus

Skills & Abilities

 * Strong customer service and communication skills
 * Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems efficiently
 * Strong organizational and time-management skills
 * Ability to communicate effectively with users of varying technical skill levels
 * Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
 * Strong attention to detail and follow-through
 * Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
 * Professional, team-oriented approach to supporting users

Additional Requirements

 * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
 * Ability to travel up to 10% to support company operations

## Description

* Serve as the first point of contact for technical support requests via phone, email, chat, and the Service Desk portal
 * Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and user access issues
 * Escalate issues requiring advanced technical support to the appropriate IT teams
 * Track, update, and resolve incidents and service requests through the ticketing system
 * Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution and satisfaction
 * Maintain accurate documentation of issues, resolutions, and support activities
 * Create and update knowledge base articles and support documentation
 * Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including hardware and software setup
 * Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and special IT projects
 * Provide occasional support at Lakeside Foods facilities as needed