Help Desk Technician I

Goodwill Northern New England; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Northern New England is seeking an IT Help Desk Technician to provide technical support for users across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont from our Gorham, ME headquarters. The role includes on-site and remote assistance, ticket tracking, and hardware/software maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have an A+ certification, strong communication skills, and experience with Windows systems and Active Directory. Local travel and on-call shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A+ certification required.
• Working knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• A criminal background check that meets Agency standards.
• 1+ years experience in providing help desk-level support.
• Microsoft Windows administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes IT Service Management software to track Help Desk tickets and determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers.
• Provides tier 1 support via phone, email, or in-person to users on delivery, configuration, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer systems, hardware, accessories, and software.
• Uses remote access software to provide technical support to end users.
• Coordinates with vendors for ordering new IT equipment and procuring replacement parts for faulty IT equipment.
• Provides weekly status reports to the IT Support Manager.
• Attends and participates in assigned meetings.
• Performs quality assurance checks and follows up with customers on resolutions.
• Utilizes Active Directory to create or disable user accounts as required.
• Performs hardware/software installations as assigned.
• Performs preventative maintenance on computer hardware and accessories.
• Builds and repairs computer hardware as required.
• Supports IT projects by staging equipment and resources.
• Follows change management procedures for network and database systems.
• Provides night and weekend on-call support as scheduled.
• Escalates unresolved issues to appropriate IT staff.
• Provides clear and timely communication to IT department employees and customers.
• Advances professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and obtaining industry certifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer support

Education

High school diploma / GED

A+ certification

Tools

Active Directory

Help desk software

Job description

Description

This role will work out of our Gorham, ME headquarters and provide remote and on-site help desk support to end-users for 80 locations across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Location: Gorham, Maine - This is not a remote position

JOB SUMMARY:

The key job responsibility of all Information Technology employees is to provide excellent customer support to all agency technology users. This employee provides technical support for users and maintains computer equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes Information Technology Service Management software to track Help Desk tickets and determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by customers.
• Serves as tier 1 support providing technical assistance via phone, email, or in-person to users on the delivery, configuration, set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer systems, hardware, accessories, and software
• U ses remote access software to provide technical support to end users
• Coordinates with vendors for ordering new IT equipment and procuring replacement parts for faulty IT equipment
• Provides weekly status reports the IT Support Manager
• Attends and participates in assigned meetings
• Performs quality assurance checks and follows up with customers on all issue resolutions performed
• Utilizes Active Directory to create or disable user accounts as required
• Performs hardware/software installations as assigned
• Performs preventative maintenance on computer hardware and accessories according to scheduled time frames
• Builds and repairs computer hardware as required
• Supports IT projects by staging equipment and resources as required
• Follows best practice change management procedures for network and database systems
• Provides night and weekend on-call support as scheduled
• Escalates unresolved issues to the appropriate IT support staff as necessary
• Provides clear and timely communication to IT department employees and customers
• Advances professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, obtaining industry certifications, and participating in professional societies
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED required
• A+ certification required
• Working knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and software
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• A criminal background check that meets Agency standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years experience in providing help desk-level support
• Microsoft Windows administration experience

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