Help Desk Technician Jobs

A Help Desk Technician is a vital part of the technology industry. They are responsible for providing technical support and assistance to users experiencing issues with hardware, software, and network systems. Their role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems, often via remote access. They might also install, configure, and maintain software and hardware, and train users on new technologies. The technician will typically document incidents and solutions, often working within a ticketing system. They may work as a part of an IT team or independently in a smaller organization.

Important skills for a Help Desk Technician include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, thorough knowledge of computer systems, networks, and both common and proprietary software. Relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ can greatly enhance job prospects. Some roles a person may hold before becoming a Help Desk Technician include: IT Support Specialist, Computer Technician, or Network Administrator. These roles provide valuable experience in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical knowledge that can be beneficial for a Help Desk Technician role.

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Software Support Specialist

  • Orland Park, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 4 days ago

Join Our Team as a Software Support Specialist! Seeking a skilled Software -Customer Support Specialist for phone and online support to join our team. Be able to provide technical assistance and...

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HermanMiller

Associate Technology Support Representative

Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than...

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Cloud Support Engineer Nights

  • MANTECH
  • Tysons, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tysons, VA
  • 7 days ago

MANTECH seeks a skilled and mission-focused Cloud Support Engineer (CSE) to join our team in Tysons, VA. The Cloud Support Engineer will support hybrid cloud infrastructure operations by providing...

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Senior Cloud Support Engineer

  • MANTECH
  • Tysons, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Tysons, VA
  • 11 days ago

Deep knowledge of Operating System internals, L2/L3/L4 networking, and Storage appliance internals....

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Dedicated IT Support Technician

  • MANTECH
  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 30+ days ago

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Dedicated IT Support Technician to join our team in McLean, VA. In this role, you will deliver concierge-level IT support to VIP and...

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Enterprise IT Support Technician

  • MANTECH
  • McLean, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 90+ days ago

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Enterprise IT Support Technician to join our team in McLean, VA, with occasional travel to Chantilly. In this role, you will...

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Service Desk Specialist

  • MANTECH
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 6 days ago

The IT Enterprise Service Desk supports a wide array of systems, applications, and services spanning desktop operating systems (OSs), desktop and web-based applications, and unified communications (...

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Journeyman Field Support Technician

  • MANTECH
  • Doral, FL
  • 23 days ago
  • Doral, FL
  • 23 days ago

Proficiency in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems. Experience with Active Directory and remote desktop tools....

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IT Help Desk Support

  • MV Transportation
  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago

The IT Help Desk Support is responsible for handling various technology issues related to a transit environment and supporting corporate infrastructure....

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Maintenance Help Desk Representative

  • Forward Air
  • Groveport, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Groveport, OH
  • 12 days ago

systems is a plus Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer....

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Remote Network Support Technician

  • Allied Universal Event Services
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 7 days ago

for future review QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE): High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of three (3) years of experience in each of the following: Managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows operating...

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Training Support Specialist - Information Technology - Dallas

  • Winstead PC
  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago

Position Summary The Trainer is responsible for delivering and measuring high-quality technology training to firm staff and attorneys. This role focuses on hands-on instruction, developing clear...

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User Support Specialist - Information Technology - Dallas

  • Winstead PC
  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago

Under general supervision, in an in-bound call center environment, User Support Specialists provide technical software problem resolution to end users through troubleshooting and step-by-step...

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Technical support in infrastructure - (Kalamazoo, MI ON SITE)

  • DXC Technology
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • moments ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • moments ago

Job Description: Responsibilities Assists in investigating and resolving complex installations and maintenance matters of significance. Provides on-site field support to customers including...

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Service Desk Technician Tier II

  • Varsity Brands
  • Farmers Branch, TX
  • moments ago
  • Farmers Branch, TX
  • moments ago

Systems in a support role 5+ years of hands-on experience with end-user support processes for workstations, servers, mobile devices, and peripherals Adeptness with Microsoft Office 365 and productivity...

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Help Desk Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Help Desk Essentials
This three day QA authored course is designed primarily for those who are starting out in the IT support career. Working on a help desk or service desk, this course will provide a strong...
Bioeconomy: How Renewable Resources Can Help the Future of Our Planet
With a predicted global population of nine billion people in 2050, a well-documented climate crisis, and a global food waste problem, the world needs to change. On this course, youll look at the...
Front Desk Safety
Unfortunately, no workplace is immune to safety and security risks. If you're an administrative assistant, you may be at the company's "front desk," making you the first line of defense. Yes, this...

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.8%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
High School or GED
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Technicians
2-4 years
36.5%
Less than 1 year
25.1%
1-2 years
23.2%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
3.2%
6-8 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.6%



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