Help Desk Technician Jobs in Idaho

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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Support Specialist I

  • Meridian, ID
  • 21 hours ago
  • Meridian, ID
  • 21 hours ago

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the...

IT Helpdesk Technician

  • Boise, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 1 day ago

Join us to design places that make a difference As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving...

IT Helpdesk Support Service Specialist NEW

  • Pocatello, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 1 day ago

About the Role ECS is seeking a dedicated, TS-cleared Tier 1 Help Desk Support Administrator in Pocatello to deliver front-line technical support for PC, server, and mainframe applications and hardware...

IT Helpdesk Support Service Specialist - 5001118895306-4835

  • Pocatello, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 2 days ago

at ECS Federal LLC in Pocatello, Idaho, United States Job Description Serve as primary point of contact for end-user IT inquiries (phone, self-service portal, etc.) Triage, troubleshoot, and...

Technical Support Engineer - Flink (Remote, West)

  • Boise, ID
  • 3 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 3 days ago

With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day -...

Remote Work

Desktop Support Specialist (PST hours)

  • Boise, ID
  • 3 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 3 days ago

.** **What You'll Do** + Respond professionally and courteously to all service requests and areas of the business entities + Utilize remoting tools (Dameware, SCCM, etc.) and remote desktop to provide...

Sr. Analyst, Business Technical Support

  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago

at Lincoln Financial in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA...

Remote Work

Specialist, Business Technical Support

  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago

at Lincoln Financial in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA...

Remote Work

Lead, Technical Support

  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago

Our service enables enterprises to migrate their core applications to the cloud unchangedfrom the operating system to unique networking topologies....

Lead Project Team Support Engineer

  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview** The LEAD PROJECT TEAM SUPPORT ENGINEER-MI provides remote technical, applications and system support for HCUS customers and supported business units. This role primarily...

IT Support Technician

  • Blackfoot, ID
  • 6 days ago
  • Blackfoot, ID
  • 6 days ago

Thecandidate should possess working knowledge of the following:- Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems.- Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and support.- Understanding of computer hardware...

IT Helpdesk

  • Pocatello, ID
  • 6 days ago
  • Pocatello, ID
  • 6 days ago

Basic knowledge of PC imaging and Microsoft Operating System and Microsoft office products. TRAINING AND EDUCATION: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent....

Senior Technical Support Engineer - OASE

  • Boise, ID
  • 7 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 7 days ago

. + Knowledge of operating systems ( WINDOWS, LINUX ). + Hands on Linux shell commands to configure servers, track memory & disk usage, file m...

Apple Genius - IT Support Technician

  • Boise, ID
  • 7 days ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 7 days ago

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. At Apple, we believe inclusion is a shared...

IT Support Engineer I, OTS

  • Nampa, ID
  • 8 days ago
  • Nampa, ID
  • 8 days ago

About The Role As an IT Support Engineer I, you will use your knowledge and specialized skills to implement technical solutions and provide high quality support for computer hardware, operating systems...

Demographic Data for Idaho

Moving to Idaho? Find some basic demographic data about Idaho below.


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Help Desk Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Help Desk - Technician
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IT Help Desk for Beginners
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Salary for Help Desk Technician Jobs in Idaho

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians in Idaho offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
High School or GED
6.3%
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 in Idaho
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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