Helpdesk Technician
Job Description
The Helpdesk Technician provides first-line end-user support for employees across DAVIS offices and project site locations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary initial point of contact for end-user support
- Provide customer service, diagnose, and resolve issues involving laptop and PC hardware, software, network connectivity, printers, and mobile devices
- Log reported problems and document troubleshooting steps in the helpdesk database and department wiki
- Create documentation to support projects, programs, and system configuration needs
- Manage and coordinate vendor activities, including laptop and copier repair
- Maintain inventory of consumables such as peripherals, toner, and accessories
- Conduct IT orientation for new users
- Participate in IT projects and maintain relationships with outside technology consultants, technical personnel, and vendors
- Maintain a customer service focus and ensure timely resolution of problems and work orders
- Escalate complex tickets to the appropriate parties when needed
- Follow and reinforce corporate security policies and industry best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Math, or related field, or equivalent experience providing IT support
- Six (6) months of helpdesk experience preferred
- Experience supporting information technology and business solutions
- Customer service-oriented attitude
- Understanding of networking concepts and how equipment supports networking
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
- Ability to travel to and from project sites throughout the DC Metro area to provide IT support and transport IT assets as needed
Technologies
- Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
Work Style and Core Competencies
- Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
- Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
- Can coordinate the work of others without having supervisory responsibility
- Accountable for work within own role; work outcomes impact the team and/or projects
- Suggests improvements to modify work practices and processes to improve efficiency
- Provides informal guidance and support to team members with less experience
- Recognizes and resolves typical problems within own work project or department
- Evaluates and selects solutions from established options
- No supervisory responsibilities
DAVIS Core Values
- TRUST
- Excellence in Service – fulfilling clients’ highest expectations
- Inclusion – respect and acceptance with a sense of purpose and belonging
- Integrity – honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable
- Building Relationships – strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions, and hard work
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health care plan (includes family)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Annual contribution to your HSA
- Annual incentive bonus
- Paid time off + annual holidays
- Financial benefits: 401(k), Roth, and ESOP
- FSAs
- Fertility and family-forming assistance
- Continuing education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On-site fitness center
- Parental leave
- Company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities
Location: Rockville, MD (onsite)
Pay: USD 26 - 34 per hour