Junior Service Desk Technician

Socket.dev; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a junior Service Desk Technician to provide IT support for the United States Department of Transportation in Vancouver, WA. This on-site role works with three more experienced technicians and offers mentorship and growth opportunities.

Strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to learn new software and document procedures. The position requires handling tickets via ServiceNow, setting up workstations, supporting Office

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to deliver strong customer service with clear communication.
• Good problem solving and organizational skills are required for handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to learn new software, search vendor resources, and document procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid-response support for customers via Teams, chat, emails, phone, and in-person interactions.
• Coordinate administrative processes with stakeholders and communicate clearly with all parties.
• Create, track, and resolve tickets using ServiceNow or similar systems.
• Document all calls and troubleshooting steps using proper grammar.
• Prioritize workload by user impact and time-sensitivity; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Set up customer workstations including computers, docking stations, monitors, and peripherals.
• Support Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace applications.
• Install software and run repair processes.
• Follow IT and security policies set by SAIC and the federal customer.
• Lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the IT Contract Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Documentation

Learning agility

Ticketing

IT fundamentals

Tools

ServiceNow

Microsoft Teams

Google Workspace

Office 365

Job description

We are currently seeking a motivated customer-oriented person who is looking to begin a career in the fast-paced and exciting IT industry.

This role will provide IT support to the United States Department of Transportation in Vancouver, WA as a Junior Service Desk Technician. The junior role works alongside three other more-experienced technicians, so the position offers great opportunities for mentorship and career growth. A strong candidate for this role will have an outgoing, winsome personality that can address the needs of customers while easing their stress. The position requires creative problem-solving skills, general technical aptitude, being well organized, the ability to multitask, and strong communication skills. Candidates must also be able to learn how to use new software, leverage vendor support, conduct web searches to locate required information, follow technical documentation, and create new technical documentation as needed.

ONSITE at the DOT location in Vancouver, WA.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Provide rapid-response support for customers via Microsoft Teams, Google Chat/Meet, emails, phone calls, and in-person for walk-in customers.
• Coordinate administrative processes with groups of stakeholders, providing clear and timely communication to all involved parties.
• Create, track, and resolve tickets using ServiceNow or similar software.
• Document all calls, customer communications, and troubleshooting steps performed in a detailed professional way using proper grammar.
• Prioritize workload by measuring user impact and time-sensitivity.
• Evaluate the complexity of tickets and escalate as needed to other technicians, both locally and across wider DOT support teams.
• Set up customer workstations, including: computers, docking stations, monitors, keyboards, and other peripherals.
• Provide support for Microsoft Office/365 applications and Google Workspace applications.
• Install software and run repair processes.
• Follow all IT and security policies that are set by SAIC and the federal customer.
• Lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Other related duties as assigned by the IT Contract Supervisor.

SAIC®is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.