Help Desk Technician
Job Description
The Help Desk Technician serves as the frontline support contact for the service department, resolving customer issues and ensuring every ticket reaches complete closure.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming support calls promptly and professionally.
- Create an accurate service ticket for every customer issue, documenting the problem, related equipment, and all relevant details.
- Troubleshoot technical issues during the call, including print, copy, scan, and fax problems.
- Address print drivers and print queue issues and resolve basic network connectivity problems (when applicable).
- Follow up on each ticket to confirm the customer’s issue is fully resolved, document outcomes, and ensure tickets are carried through to closure.
- Maintain full ownership of problems without relying on customers to find their own solutions; work the issue until resolved or properly escalated.
- Escalate appropriately when field technician or management involvement is needed, providing complete documentation.
- Dispatch technicians as required and stay responsible for escalated tickets until they are fully closed.
- Notify sales representatives when a customer issue is resolved, as appropriate for account visibility.
- Provide support for interactive display systems and camera security systems (Verkada and Rhombus) as needed; expand knowledge across product lines.
- Maintain internal documentation and knowledge base articles to support team efficiency.
- Prepare returned equipment by performing a secure data wipe (hard drive sanitization) on machines returning from customers to the warehouse.
- Install data collection agents (DCAs) on customer machines and troubleshoot them to ensure meter reads and usage data are captured accurately.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of help desk, IT support, or technical customer service experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- Working knowledge of print drivers and basic networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and printer connectivity.
- Clear, professional communication skills, including the ability to explain technical solutions in plain language.
- Strong organization and follow-through, with comfort managing multiple open tickets at once.
Technologies
- Windows operating systems
- TCP/IP
- DHCP
- Verkada
- Rhombus
- Data collection agents (DCAs)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting copiers or multifunction devices (or other office technology equipment).
- Familiarity with interactive displays or classroom technology.
- Experience with Verkada, Rhombus, or other video security platforms.
- CompTIA A+, Network+, or equivalent certification.
Location and Pay
- Work location: In person, Pittsburgh, PA
- Salary: USD 45,000 per year