IT Help Desk Specialist

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Junior
Information Technology
The Role
As an IT Help Desk Specialist, you will manage support requests, perform initial troubleshooting, and escalate issues as needed. Responsibilities include providing remote support for Windows and Mac systems, handling Active Directory user management, and ensuring adherence to service metrics and client communication standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Worksighted we are passionate about helping people do their best work. Worksighted has grown tremendously in the last few years as our ability to provide remote employment opportunities and technology support services have expanded across the country. We are looking to fill many open positions to keep up with this growth and would love to tell you more about Worksighted.

Who We Are:

Worksighted is a relationship-driven Managed Service Provider (MSP) for IT Services based in Michigan. We work hard, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. As a team, we know we’re only as good as the values we stand for and the hard work we put in every day. Joining our team means being a unique piece to the puzzle and a superhero in your own way. From crucial benefits like health insurance and company-paid short-term disability to engagement events and zombie-themed wellness challenges, we work hard, have a lot of fun, and know what matters most to our people.

We are looking for an IT Help Desk Specialist who will be responsible for the daily triage and initial troubleshooting of support requests in an attempt to resolve or escalate the request to the appropriate team quickly and efficiently. This position answers incoming calls to the support team, providing initial triage, routing and support, ensuring service metrics are being met and client requests are being addressed promptly by the appropriate resource.

Who You Are:

  • You have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • You have two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a relevant IT Support role.
  • You have a basic knowledge and understanding of security best practices.
  • You have the ability to work with others and to communicate effectively in a positive and constructive manner.
  • You have the ability to self-manage ticket assignments within SLA standards.
  • You have a customer-first orientation and the ability to seek information and assistance.

What You’re Accountable For:

  • Answering incoming phone calls from the Primary Support Queue.
  • Triaging incoming support requests (phone, email, automated, or in person) to accurately determine the issue and its urgency/impact to the business or end user.
  • Communicating priority level and expected response time to clients.
  • Providing basic remote and occasional onsite technical support for clients in areas such as Windows and Mac Desktop and Server operating systems, Active Directory User Management (Password Resets, Group Memberships, Account Creations and Terminations, Account Lockouts), Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 User Management, Basic Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 administration and troubleshooting (Message Trace / Delivery Issues, Allow/Block Senders, License Changes, Distribution List Management, Mail Flow), Client Side WiFi Connectivity, VoIP Client Issues, Basic VoIP Extension Management, Client VPN Connectivity, Printers and Print Servers, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Mobile Devices.
  • Escalating support requests to Client Service Team Engineers after initial troubleshooting when unable to resolve the issue within specified guidelines.
  • Adhering to all policies, processes, expectations, and SLAs to ensure client needs are addressed and proper documentation of time, work completed, and communication to clients and vendors is completed.
  • Creating and updating client environment documentation required to provide an exceptional and efficient support experience.
  • Meeting or exceeding the minimum standard of priority performance metrics.
  • Providing extended hours technical support as part of a rotating schedule.
  • Participating in internal meetings to provide clients with the most comprehensive support experience and efficient resolutions.
  • Recording and submitting daily timesheets detailing client work.
  • Any other duties and tasks that are required by the Company.

What You’ll Use:

  • Microsoft 365
  • Active Directory
  • ConnectWise (Ticketing System)
  • 3CX
  • Azure
  • VoIP
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Mobile Devices & Printers

Why You’ll Love Worksighted:

  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company matches to 401(k) and HSA accounts, and company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies.
  • Generous compensation package with a quarterly bonus program.
  • Paid time off for vacations, sick time, and personal days, plus a paid day off on your birthday!
  • Well-rounded approach to employee wellness with benefits such as a monthly wellness stipend, free healthy snacks, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Monthly cell phone stipend.
  • Open and collaborative work environment – both in office and from home.
  • Frequent employee engagement activities ranging from potlucks to company-wide games of virtual BINGO.
  • In-depth onboarding program including lunch with leadership, job shadows with every department of the company, and thorough on-the-job training.
  • Continuous performance management process with open communication, consistent check ins, and support from leaders.

Learn more about our values and what it’s like to be a member of our team on our website or by following us on Instagram @Worksighted.

Top Skills

3Cx
Active Directory
Azure
Connectwise
Microsoft 365
Multi-Factor Authentication
Voip
The Company
HQ: Holland, MI
78 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Worksighted provides responsive, innovative, and strategic IT services to businesses seeking a valuable IT partner. Since 2000, the Holland-based firm has supported organizations throughout Michigan with the technology and strategy they need to grow. Find more at worksighted.com.

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