Overview

Junior Helpdesk Technician plays an important role in making sure that happens. 

The Junior Helpdesk Technician handles the first-level support requests from our clients. They are the first to touch a helpdesk ticket and ensure that the issue is handled quickly and the Client is informed of what to expect every step of the way.

When help is needed, the Junior Helpdesk Technician can get help from or escalate issues to other members of the Service Delivery Team.

SALARY RANGE: $60,000 - $70,000 + Benefits

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

Customer service

• Providing a first point of contact for customers through our helpdesk, be that via phone, email, or ticket
• Delight our Clients with a Friendly, Quick, and Helpful Experience
• Provide the Client with basic remote troubleshooting!

USE OF OUR TICKETING SYSTEM

• Use our Ticketing System to work on and resolve Helpdesk Tickets & Service Requests
• Managing and recording all work through our Ticketing System
• Make sure that Client Documentation is well maintained
• Make sure that tickets aren’t “stale” throughout the process!

USE OF OUR MONITORING & MANAGEMENT TOOL

• Review the RMM dashboard and apply remediation actions as our Processes indicate.
• Review regularly scheduled/automated actions as indicated by our Processes.

PROJECT WORK

• From time to time, the projects team will need additional resources to help deliver projects on-site or remotely. When opportunities arise, the Junior / L1 Technician may be required to help with project delivery

COMMUNICATION, REPORTING & RISK

• Escalate tickets that require Senior Helpdesk Engineer support
• Communicate to the client the status of their ticket every step of the way, notify them of any changes or outages related to their issue
• Submit Timesheets & Expense reports as indicated on their SOPs
• Identify, Communicate, and Mitigate potential risks to the Service Delivery Manager and Clients

TEAMWORK

• Follow the schedule provided by the Service Delivery Manager or Service Coordinator / Dispatcher
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily/weekly recurring tasks
• Follow all our Security Procedures and Keep a Vigilant Eye for Security Issues
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
• Contribute to the process of innovative change effectively
• Undertake other duties as required by the Service Delivery Coordinator, Service Delivery Manager, or CTO

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Desired

• A love of (and ability to) Solve Problems & Challenges
• Great Communications skills, founded in being a good listener
• An understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide services
• Strong understanding of operating systems, business applications, printing systems, and network systems
• Must be able to type quickly and accurately while talking on the phone
• A deep desire to deliver a fantastic Client Experience
• Knowledge of IT Applications, Software & Hardware
• The ability to speak both Geek and human 
• Great Communications skills, founded in being a good listener
• IT literate – Advanced user level
• A deep desire to deliver a fantastic Client Experience
• Driver’s license 
• The ability to speak both Geek and Human

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience using a Ticketing system / RMM Tool and PSA software 
• Experience providing support via remote tools
• Experience handling Technical Service Tickets
• Professional IT Certifications such as Microsoft MCP, MCSA or MCSE, ITIL, ITSM, etc.
• Client Experience Certifications such as Helpdesk Habits etc.
• Experience working either on a Helpdesk or for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) / IT Support Business. 

PERKS

• Generous incentives for reaching Team and Company Goals
• Health/Dental and Vision covered!
• An easy-going environment and culture (we all enjoy what we do) 
• The flexibility to work from home (we run a Hybrid office)
• A Stand-Up Desk and High-Powered Laptop
• A Proactive Approach to Ongoing Training to help you develop life-long skills

CAREER GROWTH

For someone looking to progress their role, the Junior Helpdesk Technician naturally leads into roles such as: the Senior Helpdesk Technician, Network Engineer, Solutions Architect, Account Manager, Virtual CIO, CTO or Service Delivery Manager.