Helpdesk Specialist

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Helpdesk Specialist in Washington, DC. In this role, you will provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and supervise the help desk operations. A Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience, along with IT certifications, is required. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• IT related certifications (CompTIA or equivalent) or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users.
• Ensures a timely process for problem resolution.
• Supervises operation of help desk.

Skills

Technical support

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

IT related certifications (CompTIA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Role: Helpdesk Specialist
Client: DC Governement
Location: Washington, DC

Responsibilities

1. Responds to and diagnoses problems through discussion with users.
2. Ensures a timely process through which problems are controlled, including problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution, and follow-up steps.
3. Supervises operation of help desk and serves as focal point for customer concerns.
4. Provides support to end users on a variety of issues.
5. Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems.
6. Responds to telephone calls, emails, and personnel requests for technical support.
7. Documents, tracks, and monitors the problem to ensure a timely resolution.
8. Provides second-tier support to end users for either PC, server, or mainframe applications or hardware.
9. Interacts with network services, software systems engineering, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problem.
10. Simulates or recreates user problems to resolve operating difficulties.
11. Recommends systems modifications to reduce user problems.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience; IT related certifications (CompTIA or equivalent) or equivalent work experience.