Jr Service Desk Technician

  • Washington, DC
  • Posted 13 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Service desk
Problem solving
Issue tracking
Operating systems
Web portals
Microsoft Office
Business software
Technical training
Customer service
Documentation
Voicemail
Messaging
Interfaces
Computer hardware
Network
ServiceNow
Laptop
Tablet
Printers
Microsoft Windows
Writing
Security clearance
IT service management
BMC Remedy
JIRA
ITIL

Job Details

Serves as the initial point of contact and resolution for IT related incidents and requests. Accepts and documents customer reports of incidents and service requests through telephone, voicemail, email, self-service portal, instant messaging, and personal visits to the Service Desk. Interfaces directly with supported end-users to provide hardware, software, and network problem resolution. Clearly and professionally communicates via phone, email, and instant messaging with end users and technicians. Troubleshoots, researches, diagnoses, documents, and resolves basic technical issues. Documents, tracks, resolves, and reports on problems and work orders using ServiceNow or other designated ticketing system. Has basic technical understanding of the technical environment, including applications, operating systems, machine configurations, and networked devices. Experience troubleshooting core services (file, email, print, web, portal and network). Escalates ticket to the appropriate support organization when the ticket cannot be resolved by the Service Desk.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of one year of experience, of which at least one year must be specialized.

Specialized experience includes support of standard networked office computing equipment (PC's, laptops, tablets, printers), PC operating systems (e.g., Windows), Microsoft Office Suite, standard business software applications, smart phones, and work on a service desk.

Formal technical training and/or further education (AA or BS) are a plus and may be substituted for some experience requirements.

Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Must have a positive and patient customer service attitude.

Must be able to work independently and within a team.

Must be able to attain agency suitability clearance prior to start date.

ITSM ticketing system experience (Remedy, Jira, ServiceNow) is a plus.

Experience supporting a mid to large Federal agency enterprise is a plus.

Mac support experience is a plus.

No specific certifications are required, but A+, HDI, ITIL v3 / ITIL 4, or other relevant certifications are a plus.