What does a help desk technician do?

 help desk technician salary

A Help Desk Technician provides technical support and assistance, whether on the phone, in person, or remotely, related to computer systems, hardware and software. A Help Desk Technician responds to customer queries to provide technical assistance.

Help Desk Technician Responsibilities:

• Responding to queries on the phone, via email, in person, or through remote access.
• Offering technical assistance on the delivery, configuration, set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer systems, hardware, and software.
• Training computer users.
• Training other staff on troubleshooting and diagnosing problems.
• Gaining feedback from customers to improve training methods.
• Writing and editing training manuals.
• Running reports and analyzing common complaints and problems.

Help Desk Technician Requirements:

• An Associate's degree in computer science or related field.
• A strong working knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and software.
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and team-working skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An openness to learning new technologies.