Service Desk Technician II
Heffernan Insurance Brokers · Walnut Creek, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$65k–$70k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Service Desk Technician II supports Heffernan Group employees by providing end-to-end IT support, ensuring smooth operations of hardware and software, and resolving customer issues promptly.
Responsibilities
- Field incoming requests from customers via telephone, email, and chat, prioritizing and escalating as necessary.
- Document all pertinent customer information and record the problem-solving process.
- Apply diagnostic utilities and seek help from internal and external resources to resolve issues.
- Perform hands-on fixes, install software, and maintain customer computers and peripherals.
- Manage inventory, perform moves, adds, and changes, and ensure physical connections are in working order.
- Conduct research into computing issues and present solutions in a customer-friendly manner.
- Collaborate on special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- 2+ years of IT Service Desk experience.
- Experience in a customer service role, especially relating to technology support.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.
- Working knowledge of basic networking protocols and standards, including DNS and DHCP.
- Extensive Windows application support experience, including Microsoft Office 365.
- Organized and able to manage time effectively.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
- Strong ability to document and present ideas and solutions.
- Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Skills
- Technical knowledge of a computer’s internal components and peripherals.
- Diagnostic utilities and troubleshooting experience.
- Software and hardware support experience.
- Networking protocols and standards.
- Data privacy practices and laws.
Benefits
This role is eligible to participate in an annual bonus program. Compensation depends on the geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.