Information Technology Help Desk Technician

BIRKENSTOCK; Kansas; On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BIRKENSTOCK is looking for an IT Help Desk Technician to join our team in the Midwest. In this role, you will be essential in providing user support and ensuring excellent service in our IT department. The ideal candidate will have two to three years of experience in end-user support, proficiency with Windows and macOS, and strong communication skills.

The position offers an annual salary between $72,000 and $78,000 and includes opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of end-user support experience.
• Proficiency supporting Windows/macOS environments.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provision and support user accounts and devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Log and document help desk tickets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical research

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Education

AA in CS, IS, MIS or equivalent

Tools

Windows

macOS

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Birkenstock, our business is a reflection of who we are. We have a passion for our products, an appreciation of their heritage and a genuine belief in their benefits. Our business is a reflection of what we represent - quality products that are comfortable, unique, timeless and respectful of the world around us. Our mission is to deliver happiness and satisfaction.

To provide quality products and services, we need quality people. We are looking for talented people who share our values of accountability, responsiveness, excellence, teamwork, respect, integrity and a positive attitude.

JOB TITLE: IT Help Desk Technician

LOCATION: Midwest

REPORTS TO: Manager, IT Help Desk

TYPE: Exempt

SALARY: $72k - $78k

Note: Relocation and any associated costs are the sole responsibility of the person hired for this position.

OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for user support and is an integral part of the Information Technology (IT) team that ensures excellent customer service when handling the help desk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provision, deprovision and support user accounts, computers, mobile devices, software, and access permissions, including new hire onboarding and user orientation.
• Provide support to end users on a variety of issues.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues independently, escalating appropriately when needed.
• Deliver professional, customer-focused support through clear written, verbal, and person-to-person communication.
• Accurately log, prioritize, document, monitor, and close help desk tickets, including meaningful troubleshooting notes, user communication, and timely follow-up.
• Participate in occasional after-hours on-call support as part of the team rotation.
• Train end users as appropriate.
• Create and maintain internal documentation, knowledge base articles, and end-user support materials.
• Participate in projects as required.
• Ensure proper recording, documentation, monitoring, and timely closure of help desk tickets.
• Recommend procedure modifications or improvements.
• Follow established IT procedures, security standards, and documentation requirements while working independently and managing time effectively.
• Maintain dependable attendance, schedule adherence, and a professional, organized work environment.
• Remote work experience including remote support.
• Other duties as assigned.

INTERFACES & RELATIONSHIPS

• Provide direct support to employees across corporate offices, remote workforce, and retail locations.
• Collaborate closely with the Global IT team and partner with other internal IT teams and vendors as needed to resolve issues and support business operations.
• Deliver both in-person support for local users and remote support for distributed employees and locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience: AA in CS, IS, MIS or equivalent education and experience.

• Two to three years of end-user support experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical research skills.
• Proficiency supporting Windows and macOS environments, Microsoft 365/Office applications, and modern end-user hardware/software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both technical and non-technical users.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation habits.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through consistently, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, departments, vendors, and international colleagues.

REQUIRED

• Experience supporting Windows endpoints in an M365 Cloud Tenant
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communications.
• Work well as part of an international team, able to communicate across cultures.
• Flexibility with schedule as required for on-call schedule or to support planned activities or emergency situations.

PREFERRED

• Experience with Apple OS/X in an M365 Windows Tenant.
• Experience in wholesale/retail industry a plus.

• Experience supporting a customer service call center.
• Deadline oriented and the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Skilled at eliciting cooperation from all levels of management and across departments.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical.
• Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communications.

BIRKENSTOCK USA, LP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.