Service Desk Technician

Advantage Tech; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Tech is seeking a Service Desk professional to support our Olathe, KS client. The role involves assisting with computer replacements, imaging, and user ticket handling to keep systems available and productive.

You will respond to inquiries via phone, email, or chat, perform basic diagnostics, and escalate as needed. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and proactive customer service in a fast-paced IT environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 1-year help desk related experience.
• Associate’s degree in Information Systems or related field preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems at corporate level and with desktop/laptop hardware.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams.
• Knowledge of network concepts (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN).
• Active Directory understanding and device management.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable history.

Responsibilities

• Respond proactively to calls, emails, and chat as the first level of IT service desk support.
• Open/close work orders and escalate as needed to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with imaging, hardware replacements, and software installations.
• Document issues and resolutions in incident records.
• Guide end users through troubleshooting steps to restore services.
• Maintain documentation and records of hours spent on tickets and projects.
• Participate in technology projects and maintain proficiency across systems.

Skills

Help desk experience

Windows OS

Office 365

Active Directory

Network basics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

IT Service Desk software

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Description

Advantage Tech is looking for a Service Desk person for our Olathe, KS client. You will be helping out with computer replacements.

General Responsibilities:

Provides proactive, high level of customer service to employees on a variety of technical and support issues including or involving the following but not limited to: company-provided computer systems, operating systems, LAN/WAN, printers and application software. Respond to employee inquiries, runs diagnostic programs, installs hardware and software, isolates problems and determines/implements a solution.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Respond proactively to telephone calls, emails, and chat sent to the IT Service Desk system as the first level of assistance.
• Open and/or close work orders (via IT Service Desk software) on each call received.
• Escalate problems and requests as necessary to ensure positive resolution.
• Conduct research on relatively simple issues and escalates issues that cannot be resolved in 20 minutes to either a more senior IT Service Desk level or tier 2 support.
• Create, modify and/or delete user accounts per Terracon policy and update appropriate documentation (e.g. account termination spreadsheet).
• Guide end users through troubleshooting procedures to restore technical service
• Re-image workstations and laptops (using current image software) when required.
• Accurately document user issues and troubleshooting steps, test results and resolution information within incidents and service requests
• Maintain an increasing level of proficiency in hardware, software, networking and other technologies supported by the IT Dept.
• Participate in company technology projects as needed.
• Maintain an accurate, timely record of hours spent on Work Orders and projects in time and accounting systems.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to 1-year help desk related experience.
• Associate’s degree in Information Systems or related field preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems at the level used in the corporation as well as desktop and laptop hardware.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 at the level used in the corporation.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange.
• Knowledge of Client PC connectivity, e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and VPN
• Knowledge and understanding of Active Directory at the level used in the corporation.
• Knowledge and understanding of mobile devices, e.g., iOS, Android phones, and tablets.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.