Service Desk Technician L2 (contract)

Covestic Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestic Inc is looking for skilled Help Desk Technicians who excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. You will support users primarily in MacOS, but also handle PC requests. Your role involves troubleshooting network issues, assisting with remote installations, and leading ticket processes to enhance team efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of technical issues on both Mac and Windows platforms, and a passion for technology. Join us in delivering exceptional IT support!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Help Desk role with walk-up service.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of empathy.
• Demonstrated understanding of Mac OS troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking to complex user requests for rapid solutions.
• Troubleshoot client-side network connectivity issues.
• Lead ticket processes and provide coaching for other technicians.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Mac OS support

Windows troubleshooting

Collaboration tools knowledge

Active Directory

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

ServiceNow

Zendesk

Jira

Okta

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 provide 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