Remote Help Desk Assistant

Careerscape
  • Hartford, CT
  • Remote
  • $60,000–$85,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client for an entry-level Remote Help Desk Assistant to join their growing IT support team. This is a great opportunity for a tech-savvy, service-minded individual to launch a career in information technology while helping employees and customers resolve everyday technical issues from the comfort of a home office.

Day to day, you will field a steady stream of tickets and calls, troubleshoot common hardware, software, and connectivity problems, and walk users through step-by-step fixes with patience and clarity. People who thrive in this role enjoy problem-solving, stay calm when systems are down, and take satisfaction in turning a frustrated user into a happy one by the end of the call.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to incoming help desk tickets, calls, and chats in a timely and professional manner
  • Troubleshoot basic hardware, software, and network connectivity issues
  • Guide users through step-by-step solutions for password resets, account access, and application errors
  • Document all interactions, resolutions, and recurring issues in the ticketing system
  • Escalate complex or unresolved issues to Tier 2 or Tier 3 support staff
  • Assist with new employee onboarding by setting up accounts, hardware, and software access
  • Maintain and update internal knowledge base articles and FAQs
  • Monitor ticket queues to ensure service level agreements are met
  • Follow up with users to confirm issues are fully resolved
  • Assist with basic administration of common business applications

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree in IT or related field a plus
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, and common software applications
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet home workspace
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn new tools and technologies quickly
  • Prior customer service or call center experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Fully remote position with flexible scheduling options
  • Home office equipment stipend
  • Paid training and certification support
  • Opportunities for career growth into Tier 2 IT support roles
  • Employee assistance program
  • Company-provided laptop and software tools
  • Collaborative, supportive virtual team culture

Numbers & Facts

LocationHartford, CT (
Remote
)
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$60,000–$85,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Broadbandunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Call Centersunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Hardwareunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)unmatched
  • Hardware Administrationunmatched
  • Help Deskunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Knowledge Baseunmatched
  • Laptop PCunmatched
  • Network Connectivityunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operating Systemsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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