Level 1 IT Help Desk Technician
IT Help Desk Technician Responsibilities
This position provides fast and useful technical assistance on computer systems. You will test and assess issues related to computer software and hardware, including operating systems, such as Mac and Windows, document user requests and update client trouble tickets with the current status of the issue. You will also undertake maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other equipment at regular intervals. An excellent Help desk technician must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively to understand the problem and explain its solution at times to non-technical users. 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.
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
- Create and update support documentation in accordance with standards to improve future troubleshooting efforts
Requirements
- Proven experience as a service desk technician or other customer support technical role
- Tech savvy with working knowledge of office automation products, databases 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 written and oral communication skills
- Customer-oriented and cool-tempered
- Uphold company core values and standard with all customers
- BSc/BA in IT, Computer Science or relevant field
