IT Service Desk Lead

PIPESTONE; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

PIPESTONE is seeking an IT Service Desk Lead to oversee daily help desk operations in Pipestone, MN or Brandon, SD. The role requires guiding a team, managing escalations, and delivering exceptional internal customer support.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000, based on experience. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in IT support, prior leadership experience, and proficiency with ticketing systems and Microsoft environments including Windows, M365, AD/Entra ID, Teams, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT support experience including Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team management experience in IT support.
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ticketing/IT service management platforms.
• Proficiency supporting Microsoft environments (Windows, M365, AD/Entra ID, Teams, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Help Desk team members.
• Manage ticket queues, workload distribution, and service quality.
• Serve as escalation point for complex Tier 2/3 issues.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, M365, AD/Entra ID, Teams, Outlook.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and applications teams to resolve issues.
• Improve IT support processes, documentation, and knowledge base resources.
• Monitor service metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

IT leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

ITSM tools

Microsoft 365/AD/Teams/Outlook

Tools

Ticketing systems

Endpoint management

Job description

IT Service Desk Lead Location: Pipestone, MN or Brandon, SD Salary: $65,000-$80,000 (Based on Experience)

Are you an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while leading and mentoring a team? PIPESTONE is looking for an IT Service Desk Lead to oversee daily help desk operations, support escalated technical issues, and help drive exceptional service for our internal customers.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Help Desk team members
• Manage ticket queues, workload distribution, and service quality
• Serve as the escalation point for complex Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical issues
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, Teams, Outlook, and more
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to resolve challenging issues
• Improve IT support processes, documentation, and knowledge base resources
• Monitor service metrics and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Deliver outstanding support and communication to employees across the organization

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of IT support experience, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team management experience within IT support
• Strong customer service mindset and problem-solving skills
• Experience with ticketing/IT service management platforms
• Proficiency supporting Microsoft environments, including Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, Teams, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a Help Desk, Service Desk, or Desktop Support team
• Knowledge of endpoint management, device imaging, software deployment, and user provisioning

Benefits

• Paid Single Health Insurance (Family Plans Available)
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

Join a company that values innovation, teamwork, and delivering exceptional technology support. If you're ready to lead by example and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!