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Iuka, MS · On-site

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IT Help Desk

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$20.50/hr

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... of a variety of technology-based products typically associated with an end-user computing ... Perform all assigned desk-side support activities * Display outstanding technical and professional ...

... of a variety of technology-based products typically associated with an end-user computing ... Perform all assigned desk-side support activities * Display outstanding technical and professional ...

... of a variety of technology-based products typically associated with an end-user computing ... Perform all assigned desk-side support activities * Display outstanding technical and professional ...

IT Help Desk

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$23/hr

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How much do it help desk officer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for it help desk officer in the United States is $53,266.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an IT Help Desk Officer?

IT Help Desk Officers are professionals responsible for providing technical support and assistance to computer users within an organization. They troubleshoot hardware and software issues, answer queries, and ensure that IT systems run smoothly. Their role often involves responding to service requests, diagnosing problems, and guiding users through step-by-step solutions, either remotely or in person. They also help maintain IT documentation and may assist with system updates and installations.

What are some common challenges faced by an IT Help Desk Officer, and how can they be effectively managed?

IT Help Desk Officers often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of support tickets, troubleshooting diverse technical issues, and communicating effectively with users of varying technical backgrounds. To manage these challenges, it's important to prioritize tasks, maintain clear documentation, and continuously update technical knowledge. Building strong communication skills also helps in translating complex technical solutions into user-friendly language, ensuring positive interactions and efficient problem resolution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IT Help Desk Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an IT Help Desk Officer, you need a solid understanding of computer systems, troubleshooting, and network fundamentals, typically supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate. Familiarity with help desk ticketing systems, remote support tools, and common operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) is essential. Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving abilities help you interact effectively with users and resolve technical issues efficiently. These skills ensure timely support, minimize downtime, and contribute to overall organizational productivity.
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Manager - IT Help Desk

MacAllister Rentals

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 hours ago

Posted today


Job description

Description
Position Summary
The Manager - Help Desk leads end-user support services, ensuring consistent, high-quality IT service delivery aligned to business objectives and IT strategy. This role is accountable for service performance, user satisfaction, continuous improvement and hands-on support leadership during critical and high-demand situations. The position collaborates closely with Infrastructure and Security & Microsoft Platforms teams to deliver integrated, efficient resolution of incidents and requests. This role serves as the owner of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, request, and knowledge management, and is accountable for end-to-end user experience across IT services.
Position Duties/Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Own end-user support services as a formal service, including strategy, roadmap, standards, and continuous maturation of service delivery capabilities aligned to business and IT priorities.
  • Own and manage IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident management, request fulfillment, knowledge management, and service catalog governance, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement.
  • Own the measurement and continuous improvement of end-user experience, including user feedback programs, adoption metrics, and service perception.
  • Define, track, and report on SLAs, KPIs, and service metrics aligned to IT and business objectives.
  • Lead day-to-day support operations, managing service performance through SLAs, KPIs, trends, and user feedback to ensure timely resolution and high customer satisfaction.
  • Lead end-user communication and readiness for system changes, outages, and new service deployments.
  • Oversee and optimize support platforms, including ticketing systems, knowledge management, and self-service capabilities to improve efficiency and reduce demand.
  • Partner with Infrastructure and Security & Microsoft Platforms teams to coordinate escalations and facilitate resolution, while maintaining ownership of ticket lifecycle, communication, and user impact management.
  • Lead user enablement, communication, and training initiatives to improve technology adoption and reduce support demand.
  • Manage vendor relationships, staffing models, and support-related resources while contributing to operational planning, budgeting, and service forecasting.
  • Serve as the incident coordinator for major incidents, managing communication, ticket orchestration, and stakeholder updates, while partnering with technical teams for resolution.
  • Act as a hands-on, working manager by stepping in to support ticket resolution, troubleshooting, and user support during high-volume periods and critical incidents to maintain service levels and team effectiveness.
  • Operate as a service owner within defined domain responsibilities, ensuring accountability for service performance, reliability, user experience, and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in enterprise change management processes, ensuring coordination, communication, and risk management across all IT changes.
  • Collaborate across IT teams while maintaining clear ownership boundaries to ensure efficient and accountable service delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Direct supervision of technical staff.
  • Ensure team adherence to ITSM processes, standard operating procedures, and service quality standards.
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members, establishing performance expectations, metrics, and accountability while driving continuous improvement.
  • Manage workloads, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure effective coverage and support for operational and escalated needs.
  • Partner with Infrastructure and Security & Microsoft Platforms leadership to align support models, escalation processes, and service level expectations.

Position Requirements
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 8 years of experience in IT help desk or technical support.
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in IT help desk or technical support management.
  • Proficient knowledge of IT systems, networks, hardware, software, and applications.
  • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, Dynamics Customer Service, Dynamics CRM).
  • Proven experience in leading and developing IT help desk staff.

Preferred:
  • Relevant IT certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL, or Microsoft.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Strong understanding of IT service delivery, including underlying end-user technologies and the analytical ability to evaluate performance trends, identify issues, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Strong understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks such as ITIL, including incident, request, and knowledge management processes.
  • Ability to lead support teams as a hands-on, working manager, combining leadership and technical capability to step in during high-volume periods and critical incidents to support troubleshooting, ticket resolution, and escalation handling while maintaining service levels and a strong customer-focused culture.
  • Ability to lead incident coordination during major outages, ensuring timely communication and alignment across technical teams.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with IT teams, users, and leadership.
  • Ability to prioritize workload, balance operational demands with improvement initiatives, and make sound support decisions.
  • Broad understanding of enterprise systems and their impact on user experience and support demand.
  • Ability to handle sensitive user, operational, and system information appropriately

Other Requirements of Position
  • Works under limited supervision. Independently determines the approach to take and the methods to use. Interprets policy in terms of objectives. Informs manager of unusual situations with far reaching implications.
  • Major responsibilities do typically require a modest amount of creativity and latitude. Employee typically operates under general instructions with some established procedures and policies.
  • Frequently communicates with departmental & divisional co-workers, management, outside vendors, etc.
  • Required to communicate and establish a cooperative, working relationship to ensure customer and employee satisfaction.
  • Independent decisions involving routine matters of organizational and time management issues are made daily. An error in judgment or procedure could impact cost factors involving time issues. Some financial impact could result from invoices, including cost and profit but it is unlikely that any error would go undetected by the supervisor, especially through the processing of paperwork.
  • Maintains equipment and supplies to avoid waste, damage to areas and equipment, and to prevent accidents.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.
All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.