Service Desk Technician

Aunalytics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aunalytics in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an IT Support Specialist to provide Level 1 technical assistance for workstations, servers, printers, networks, and vendor software. You will log incidents, document details, and ensure timely resolution or escalation to Level 2.

The role requires strong communication, reliable typing, and the ability to work with ConnectWise and other IT tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with typing skills.
• Preferred CompTIA A+ or MCP certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to document issues clearly and follow SLA guidelines.
• Familiarity with ConnectWise or similar ticketing systems.
• Basic networking knowledge (WAN/LAN) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 IT support for workstations, servers, printers, and networks.
• Log and manage incidents per SLA and escalate to Level 2 when needed.
• Document issues and solutions in ConnectWise.
• Coordinate resources and communicate incident progress to clients.
• Assist with disaster recovery and basic security tasks.
• Maintain hardware and software inventory records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Typing speed

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

CompTIA A+ Certification

Microsoft MCP Certification

Tools

ConnectWise

Windows OS

Job description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for handling first level support of service requests that relates to all technology including workstations, servers, printers, networks and vendor specific hardware and software.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• IT Support relating to technical issues involving Microsoft’s core business applications and operating systems.
• Issue or manage ticket as Level 1 is limited to properly assess and document client issues the SLA guidelines and resolve o escape to a Level 2 resource
• Support of disaster recovery solutions
• Basic technical support at the network level: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls, and security
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
• System documentation maintenance and review in ConnectWise
• Communication with clients as required: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages
• Act as the single point of contact to the client for all types of service requests
• Coordination of all IT support groups to ensure maximum utilization of billable resources
• Pre-process service ticketed requests as they arrive through all intakes including direct client input
• Schedule internal and field technical resources on the ConnectWise dispatch portal
• Monitor resource schedules to ensure prompt time entry on service requests

Additional Duties

• When dispatching, the goal is to attain maximum utilization of internal and field technical resources through daily dispatch of service requests.
• Improve client service, perception, and satisfaction with fast turnaround of client requests
• Escalate service requests that cannot be scheduled within agreed service levels
• Report the utilization of IT Support resources and successful completion of service requests to the Supervisor
• Responsible for entering time and expenses in ConnectWise as it occurs
• Understand processes in ConnectWise by completing assigned training materials and blueprints on the ConnectWise University
• Enter all work as service tickets or projects into ConnectWise
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities
• Any and all other duties qualified to be performed as may be assigned by supervision

Requirements

• Preferred professional certifications Comptia A+ or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
• High School Diploma or equivalent with proficient and accurate typing skills
• Basic computer and operating system knowledge
• Interpersonal skills: such as telephony skills, communication skills, active listening and client-care
• Self- motivated and ability to multi-task and work in a fast-moving environment
• Technical awareness: ability to match resources to technical issues appropriately
• Service awareness of all organization’s key IT services for which support is being provided
• Understanding of support tools, techniques, and how technology is used to provide IT services