Job Description:
Help Desk 1 – Job Description
General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position: Member of the team responsible for providing IT support to employees and partners. Log and track requests received from clients. Investigate, evaluate and resolve reported support issues and requests. Responsible for providing technical assistance in the implementation of technology and automation initiatives. Responsibilities including, but not limited to: log, categorize, prioritize incidents, perform initial diagnosis and determine if escalation is necessary, installing and maintaining software, serving as a troubleshooter in the implementation and use of workstations and associated software and hardware; and answering technical phone lines.
General Summary of Duty 1: 95% of Time - Log, track, and monitor all requests. Fulfill pre-defined and pre-approved services. Log, categorize, and prioritize incidents. Performs initial diagnosis and determine if escalation is necessary, either functional or hierarchical as appropriate. Investigate and diagnosis issues per internal policies and procedures. Apply resolutions and/or workaround as appropriate to restore client operation as quickly as possible. Individual tasks related to the duty.
• Answer incoming calls and emails, meeting identified response standards.
• Log requests for technical assistance received via the Hot Seat phone, or email into ticketing system.
• Monitor open cases for resolution within established timeframes and escalate to appropriate parties when necessary.
• Maintain acceptable levels for identified metrics, such as After Call Work, Adherence to Schedule, Availability, Service Level Agreements, etc.
• Provide technical support and problem resolution for identified types of technical problems, using established procedures, guidelines and resources.
• Document all information regarding the resolution of requests for technical assistance in the Remedy system, using established guidelines and procedures.
• Attend meetings and training sessions on policy, procedure, etc, of applications, hardware, software, etc., as required.
• Follow up on cases involving the hardware maintenance vendor.
General Summary of Duty 2:
• 5% Perform special duties as assigned.
Required:
- 2-3+ years of previous Tier 1 IT Helpdesk experience
- 2-3 + years of previous Service Administration experience
- 2-3+ years of IT Troubleshooting experience
- Associate’s degree (IT Related)
Preferred:
- IT Certifications (A+, CISCO Routing, Security +, SANS*)
- Previous IT related first responder experience (using Motorola)
- Prior military experience in the radio field
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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