Service Desk Technician L2

Covestic; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestic is seeking an IT Help Desk Technician in San Francisco to support MacOS and Windows environments in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

You will handle chat, ticket, and phone requests, assist with remote installations, and support collaboration tools across Google Workspace, Slack, and Teams. A proactive, empathetic communicator with 3+ years of experience will thrive here.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years in a Help Desk role with walk-up service; 80% MacOS, 20% Windows.
• Strong interpersonal communication and empathy.
• Proficient in Mac OS command line troubleshooting and app fixes.
• Familiar with Slack, Teams, Google Workspace.
• Experience with Exchange or Google Admin; Groups/permissions.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, or Okta.
• Experience supporting PCs and Windows in enterprise environments.
• Strong iOS and Android device support knowledge.
• Knowledge of Zoom and WebEx for video conferencing.
• Active Directory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking to complex user requests and provide context to deliver the best solutions quickly.
• Troubleshoot client-side network issues including authentication, remote access, Wi-Fi and internal network access.
• Support user requests and perform remote installations as needed.
• Assist remote users with password resets and access problems.
• Support messaging and calendar services and content collaboration.
• Support mobile devices in a business setting.
• Lead in ticket processes and coach others when workflow gaps are found.
• Attend weekly team syncs and drive actionable discussions.
• Demonstrate learning agility by seeking answers when challenged.
• Seek feedback to optimize support and understand user needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Problem solving

Learning agility

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Slack

Teams

Google Workspace

Microsoft Exchange

Active Directory

ServiceNow

Zendesk

Jira

Okta

Windows support

MacOS

Job description

Would you like to work in a dynamic fast-moving environment that values social interaction as well as technical prowess? We pride ourselves on hiring bright, driven, enthusiastic Help Desk Technicians that have experience in supporting in primarily PC environments but can also handle a Mac equally well. Our workplace is where you will sharpen existing skills and develop new ones around new technology as it emerges. It is a bright, vibrant, challenging environment that leave you feeling like you've helped make an impact. We need people who can hold a conversation as well as resolve complex technical issues effectively and efficiently through multiple mediums (chat, ticket, phone). We want people for whom going over and above is second nature, who value the people behind the problems, and for whom technology is their passion. We want to deliver the best IT Help Desk experience in the world and if you think you are up to the challenge, read on.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking to complex user requests and provides as much context and information as possible to deliver the best solutions as quickly as possible
• Troubleshoot client-side network connectivity issues, including digital authentication, remote access, secure Wi-Fi and wired connectivity to the internal network
• Support user requests and performs remote installations as needed
• Assist remote users with access problems ranging from password resets to network access failures
• Support messaging & calendaring services and content collaboration
• Support issues with mobile devices
• Lead in ticket processes and provides coaching for other technicians when workflow deficiencies are identified Have deep understanding of defined team metrics, such as backlog, aging, and effectiveness; this technician then takes actions based on the current trends in service
• Attend and participate in weekly team syncs by driving actionable discussions
• Display learning agility by actively seeking answers when technically challenged
• Seek feedback from other Help Desk Technicians to optimize and improve support, while also maintaining a solid understanding of general user support needs and requirements

Required Skills

• HS Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in a Help Desk role w/walk-up service required, VIP support preferred - 80% MacOS support, 20% Windows
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of empathy is a must
• Demonstrable understanding of Mac OS from command line troubleshooting to resolving individual application failures required
• Advanced working knowledge of collaboration tools such as Slack, Teams and Google Workspace required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and/or Google Admin, including a firm understanding of Groups and permissions, is required
• Knowledge of Windows, in issues ranging from resolving registry conflicts to troubleshooting system crashes and performance issues, is a plus
• Familiarity with platforms such as ServiceNow, Zendesk, Jira, or Okta preferred
• Experience in supporting PCs and Windows OS in a commercial or enterprise environment
• Strong knowledge of supporting iOS and Android devices in a commercial or enterprise environment
• Working knowledge of video collaboration, including tools like Zoom, WebEx, etc.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and basic AD administration