Level 1 Technician

NOC Technology; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision offered

401k with 4% match

Casual work environment

Stand-up desk and high-powered laptop

Job summary

NOC Technology in Washington, MO is seeking a Level 1 Technician to handle first-line support and ensure timely updates to clients. You will collaborate with the service delivery team and escalate issues when necessary.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and adherence to SOPs while delivering reliable IT support to small and mid-sized businesses.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and active listening abilities.
• Experience using a helpdesk or ticketing system.
• Ability to diagnose issues remotely and guide clients.
• Comfort with IT concepts including OS, networks, and apps.

Responsibilities

• Provide first point of contact for clients via phone, email, or ticket.
• Deliver quick, friendly, and effective support and remote troubleshooting.
• Document work in the ticketing system with detailed notes.
• Escalate unresolved issues to higher Level 2 support when needed.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Ticketing system

Remote troubleshooting

Strong communication

Problem solving

Job description

NOC Technology Level 1 Technician Washington, MO·Full time Apply for Level 1 Technician

The Level 1 Technician handles the first-level support requests from our Clients, and makes sure that the issue is handled promptly and the Client is informed of what to expect every step of the way. When help is needed, the Level 1 Technician can collaborate with or elevate issues to other members of the Service Delivery Team.

About NOC Technology

Our vision is to redefine IT support by becoming the leading partner in the success of small and medium-sized businesses, impacting their growth and advancing their technological excellence.
We aim to shape better businesses and communities with reliable and stress-free IT support.

Description

Department: Managed Services

Reports to: Service Delivery Manager

Direct Reports: None

GENERAL SUMMARY

Our Core Focus: To shape better businesses and communities by providing reliable and stress-free IT support.

Our Core Values: Ownership, Collaborate, Adaptable, Proactive

TheLevel 1 Technicianplays an important role in making sure that happens.

TheLevel 1 Technicianhandles the first-level support requests from our Clients, and makes sure that the issue is handled promptly and the Client is informed of what to expect every step of the way.

When help is needed, theLevel 1 Techniciancan collaborate with or elevate issues to other members of the Service Delivery Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Providing a first point of contact for Clients through our helpdesk, be that via phone, email, or ticket
• Delight our Clients with a friendly, quick, and helpful experience
• Provide the Client with remote troubleshooting

TICKETING SYSTEM

• Use our Ticketing System to work on and resolve Helpdesk Tickets & Service Requests
• Thorough ticket notes describing in detail troubleshooting process, resolution, reason for escalation (if applicable), conversations with Client, etc.
• Manage and record all work through our Ticketing System
• Make sure that Client documentation is well maintained
• Split tickets that have several issues into their own individual ticket
• Review Teammates’ open tickets and assist with troubleshooting or closure when able

MONITORING & MANAGEMENT

• Review RMM dashboard and apply remediation actions as indicated by our processes
• Review regularly scheduled / automated actions as indicated by our processes

PROJECT WORK

• Occasionally, the Projects Team will need additional resources to help deliver projects either on-site or remotely. When opportunities arise, the Level 1 Technician may be asked to help with project delivery

COMMUNICATION, REPORTING, & RISK

• If no resolution is apparent after exhausting available documentation (including previous tickets, technical team channel, Knowledge Base), elevate tickets to next level of support
• Communicate to the Client the status of their ticket every step of the way, notify them of any changes or outages related to their issue
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate potential risks to the Service Delivery Coordinator and Clients

TEAMWORK

• Follow the schedule provided by the Service Delivery Coordinator
• Work with internal team members to ensure workload is balanced and tickets are resolved expertly and efficiently
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily / weekly recurring tasks
• Follow our security procedures and keep a vigilant eye for security issues
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change
• Contribute effectively to the process of innovative change
• Undertake other duties as required by the Service Delivery Coordinator, Service Desk Manager, or Leadership

MEASURABLES

· Meeting team-defined SLAs 95% of the time

· Meeting team-defined ticket closure rate 95% of the time

· Meeting team-defined QA Pass Rate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES

• A love of (and ability to) solve problems & challenges
• Great communication skills, founded in being a good listener
• An understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide services
• An understanding of operating systems, business applications, printing systems, and network systems
• Must be able to type quickly and accurately while talking on the phone
• Knowledge of IT Applications, Software, & Hardware
• Must be able to speak both Techandhuman
• Must be able to keep up with & adapt to the fast-paced IT world
• Must be able to pass a yearly background check

TRAINING PROVIDED

· 2 dedicated training days per year to study, learn, test in an area of your choice related to your position

· Access to Pax8 Academy for on-demand and live, instructor-led courses

· Manager approved reimbursement for job-specific certifications

· Regular Lunch and Learns with topics ranging from service offerings to general professional and personal development

PERKS

• We have Employee HealthandTerm Life covered at our cost!
• Dental and Vision offered
• 401k with 4% match
• An easy-going environment and culture (we all enjoy what we do)
• A stand-up desk and high-powered laptop
• A proactive approach to ongoing training to help you develop life-long skills

CAREER GROWTH

For someone looking to progress their role, theLevel 1 Techniciannaturally leads into roles such as: Level 2 Technician, Network Engineer, Account Manager, or Service Delivery Coordinator.