Help Desk Technician

Job brief

We are looking for a competent Help desk technician to provide fast and useful technical assistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them.

An excellent Help desk technician must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively to understand the problem and explain its solution. They must also be customer-oriented and patient to deal with difficult customers.

The goal is to create value for clients that will help preserve the company’s reputation and business. The ideal candidate for this position will be dynamic and willing to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
• Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers
• Walk the customer through the problem-solving process
• Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
• Provide accurate information on IT products or services
• Record events and problems and their resolution in logs
• Follow-up and update customer status and information
• Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team
• Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience as a help desk technician or other customer support role or A+ certification
• Tech savvy with working knowledge of office automation products, basic networking, and remote control
• Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer-oriented and cool-tempered
• BSc/BA in IT, Computer Science or equivalent experience
• A+ certification desired but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 /hour

Required education:

• Associate

Required experience:

• Help Desk: 1 year

Required license or certification:

• A+ Certified