Level 1 Help Desk

Wachter, Inc.
MT Laurel, NJ
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level IT support professionals with a background in technical troubleshooting and a preference for on-site work in the healthcare or commercial/industrial domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of help desk experience and a background in IT support for commercial or industrial clients
    — “Ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Help Desk environment”
  • Professionals comfortable with rotating shifts and overnight travel for long-term employment
    — “Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required”

Things to consider

  • Must be able to work in a high-energy environment with multitasking demands
    — “Experience with multitasking in a high-energy environment”
  • Confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA protocols is a key requirement
    — “Maintains confidentiality of all information, policies, and procedures as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocols”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of resolving technical issues with non-technical users in your resume
    — “Successfully translate complex technical information/instructions into a simple language”
  • Emphasize experience with Cisco IOS, Linux, and Windows Server in your application materials
    — “Expertise in Cisco IOS, Linux, and Windows Server operating systems”
  • Showcase your ability to work independently and follow through on tasks
    — “We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with purpose-built software and network technologies
    — “Learning and supporting a variety of purpose-built software”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • resolve IT service incidents
  • keep customers informed of progress
  • analyze and isolate technical issues
  • prioritize and escalate support
Typical background
help desk technicianIT support

Skills & requirements

Required

Help DeskCisco IOSLinuxWindows ServerMultitasking

Preferred

CCNANetwork Devices

Stack & domain

Cisco IOSLinuxWindows ServerMultitaskingCommunicationProblem-solvingConflict ResolutionNegotiationDe-escalationCCNA

About the role

Original posting from Wachter, Inc. via Lever

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!  

Wachter is currently accepting applications for a TEMP TO PERM Level L Help Desk position in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Help Desk environment. We currently have two shifts available:

Mon - Fri | 2p-11p 

Sun - Thurs | 8p-5a

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits      
  • Life, AD&D and LTD insurance    
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays    
  • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings 
  • Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required

Requirements::

  • Help desk experience: 1-3 years (Preferred).
  • CCNA certification preferred.​
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Expertise in Cisco IOS, Linux, and Windows Server operating systems.
  • Experience with multitasking in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities::

  • Receive incident and information request calls from the customers for IT services, and service that call by resolving with point of contact.
  • Keep customers informed of the progress of their queries.
  • Analyze, isolate, research, and effortlessly explain step-by-step technical troubleshooting solutions related to software or hardware to provide a resolution.
  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Successfully translate complex technical information/instructions into a simple language that would ensure seamless troubleshooting.
  • Prioritize and escalate support based on the client/public impact.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, and de-escalation skills.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all information, policies, and procedures as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocols.
  • Learning and supporting a variety of purpose-built software.
  • Continued familiarity with network devices and latest technologies.
  • Maintain the company's high standard of quality and professionalism regarding workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
  • Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

Compensation:

Based on experience.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Source: Wachter, Inc. careers (Lever)

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