The Help Desk Technician is responsible for responding to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support. This is an on-site rotation position.
- Responsible for responding to telephone calls, email and personnel requests for technical support.
- Identify, research and resolve technical problems.
- Document, track and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution.
- Assist in tracking Help Desk calls pertaining to application, networking, and systems problems and issues.
- Promote a high level of customer satisfaction through proper telephone techniques, and respond with the appropriate amount of urgency to user problems.
- Correct application issues, solve network and security problems and identify common PC software and hardware problems.
- Provide support for Windows XP and Windows 7 by evaluating and troubleshooting issues including running in-depth diagnostics.
- Assign user-name, password and access right permissions for multiple proprietary applications, as well as client software.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Promote a high level of customer satisfaction through proper telephone techniques and respond with the appropriate amount of urgency to user problems.
- Assist in tracking Help Desk calls pertaining to application, networking, and systems problems and issues.
- Provide support for Windows 11, 10 and some legacy Windows 7 by evaluating and troubleshooting issues including running in-depth diagnostics.
- Assign username, password and access right permissions for multiple proprietary applications, as well as client software.
- Document, track and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution.
- Identify, research and resolves technical problems for customers.
- Correct application issues, solve network and security problems and identify common PC software and hardware issues.
- Provide hardware support of PCs and Laptops, such as installing replacement hardware or upgrading hardware.
- Support software/hardware on equipment such as, scanners, copiers, printers, monitors and other peripherals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of experience.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Works on assignments that are routine in nature, with responsibilities easily learned on the job.
- Acquires job skills and learns applicable policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
- Able to read, understand & perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.
- Communicates routine information in a clear and accurate way with internal & external contacts.
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.