Help Desk Technician Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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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Senior Desktop Support Technician

  • Bordentown Regional School District
  • Bordentown, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bordentown, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Install, configure, and maintain desktop operating systems and applications. Collaborate with end-users to provide training and guidance on technology usage....

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Student Assistant (IT Support) 10 Vacancies

  • Rutgers University
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Position Summary: Rutgers School of Health Professions ( SHP ) is seeking Student Assistants to work in the Dean's Office Administration, Office of Technology Integration. The Student Assistants...

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IT Support Engineer II

  • TG Therapeutics Inc.
  • Morrisville, PA (3 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, PA (3 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Title: IT Support Engineer II Location: Morrisville, NC (hybrid) If you are interested in the below position, please send your resume to [email protected] and REFERENCE THE POSITION TITLE within...

Remote

Help Desk Analyst - NEW

  • Sunrise Systems, Inc.
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Provide first response help desk support to all customers and users. Provide assistance in the areas of site support, and project specific assignments....

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Help Desk Analyst

  • SmartIMS Inc.
  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Troubleshoot and repair personal computer equipment and mobile devices. Analyze user-related problems to determine the source and notify appropriate personnel while assisting in resolution....

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Technical Support Specialist

  • Murtech Staffing & Solutions
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Contract Technical Support Specialist Posted on 26 May 26 by Andy Ringer Princeton, NJ $ - $ Job Description Technical Support Specialist (Entry-Level) Location: Princeton, NJ Schedule:...

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Sr IT Support Analyst (US) Ramblewood, NJ, USA

  • TD Bank Group
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience supporting applications hosted on virtual and cloud-based systems. 5+ years of experience working with Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux), Active...

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Customer Support Engineer

  • Ocean Power Technologies
  • Monroe Township, NJ (18 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (18 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Title: Customer Support Engineer Location: Role is onsite in Monroe Twp NJ, some flexibility /remote work from home with occasional travel to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, or...

Remote

Help Desk Dispatcher

  • CBIZ, Inc.
  • Trevose, PA (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Trevose, PA (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

#LI-CF2 #LI-Hybrid Essential Functions and Primary Duties Engage customers via phone or email and create trouble tickets for user support calls. This entails responding to phone calls, emails, and...

Hybrid

IT Support Associate II, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)

  • Amazon
  • Florence, NJ (7 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Florence, NJ (7 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

systems support experience or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications - CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco/CCNA, Linux (Redhat), Microsoft hardware (installation), AWS, or other industry relevant...

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Sr IT Support Analyst (US)

  • TD Bank
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (20 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience supporting applications hosted on virtual and cloud-based systems. 5+ years of experience working with Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux), Active...

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IT Support Engineer I, Ops Tech Solutions (OTS)

  • Amazon
  • Florence, NJ (7 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Florence, NJ (7 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 15 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...

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Salesforce Production Support Engineer

  • Cognizant
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 16 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0760972 Job Title: Salesforce Production Support Engineer Company: Cognizant Location: Trenton, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not...

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Help desk / office 365

  • Lifestyle Support Services
  • Feasterville Trevose, PA (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Feasterville Trevose, PA (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Help desk / office 365 - remote work FEASTERVILLE TREVOSE, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22566863 Summary FEASTERVILLE TREVOSE, PA Remote Competitive Salary 3 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency...

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User Support Specialist III

  • Rutgers
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Recruitment/Posting Title: User Support Specialist III Job Category: Staff & Executive - Information Technology Department: OIT - Health Sciences IT Overview: Rutgers, The State University of New...

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Demographic Data for Trenton, NJ

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Salary for Help Desk Technician Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians in Trenton, NJ 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 in Trenton, NJ
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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