Help Desk Technician Jobs in Braintree, MA

A Help Desk Technician is a vital part of the technology industry. They are responsible for providing technical support and assistance to users experiencing issues with hardware, software, and network systems. Their role involves troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems, often via remote access. They might also install, configure, and maintain software and hardware, and train users on new technologies. The technician will typically document incidents and solutions, often working within a ticketing system. They may work as a part of an IT team or independently in a smaller organization.

Important skills for a Help Desk Technician include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, thorough knowledge of computer systems, networks, and both common and proprietary software. Relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ can greatly enhance job prospects. Some roles a person may hold before becoming a Help Desk Technician include: IT Support Specialist, Computer Technician, or Network Administrator. These roles provide valuable experience in troubleshooting, customer service, and technical knowledge that can be beneficial for a Help Desk Technician role.

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Advanced Technical Support Specialist

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

The Advanced Technical Support Specialist is responsible for providing world-class support experiences to our enterprise customers. This role requires the individual to be trustworthy,...

Senior Endpoint and Virtual Desktop Engineer

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

The Senior Endpoint and Virtual Desktop Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the deployment, configuration, and management of endpoint devices using Microsoft Intune. This role includes...

Tier 1 Overnight Help Desk Support

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago

A local healthcare client of ours is looking for Remote Overnight Help Desk Support to join their growing company!...

Remote Work

IT Operations Analyst III

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 1 day ago

An employer in the Carlsbad, CA area is looking for an IT Operations Analyst III to join their team to sit on-site in Boston, MA or Carlsbad, CA. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role...

Customer service/Help desk Analyst REMOTE

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Customer Service/Help Desk AnalystJob Type: Part-timeLocation: Boston, MASalary Range: $25 to $33 per hourJob Overview:As a Customer Service/Help Desk Analyst at Ernst & Young, you will be...

Remote Work

IT Production Support Engineer

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Python Understanding of Microsoft Operating Systems and Active Directory Deep Understanding of File Transfer architecture and orchestration Critical thinker with the confidence to successfully identify...

Senior Help Desk Engineer

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago

BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW With approximately $185 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the worlds leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors,...

Cloud Support Engineer

  • Canton, MA (6 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Canton, MA (6 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Description Cloud Support Engineers at MEDITECH provision resources in the public cloud through the use of coding and scripting tools. You will work closely with our Cloud Architects and will be...

Help Desk Specialist

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 3 days ago

systems Knowledge of the methods of general reporting The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role....

Desktop Support ( Helpdesk)

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Provide support for operating system drivers, software, and firmware....

Office 365 Support Engineer

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago

**Hybrid | Boston, MA** Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Office 365 Support Engineer to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deploying and...

Desktop Support Specialist

  • Hanover, MA (9 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hanover, MA (9 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Knowledge of desktop operating systems such as Windows 10 and macOS. Exposure to Linux is desirable. Experience with mobile systems such as iOS and Android is preferred....

Help Desk Intern - Summer 2025

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago

systems Interest in learning imaging processes using Intune and learning about other IT support tools such as SysAid, ConnectWise, and Mimecast Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written...

Help Desk Support Technician I

  • Somerville, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Somerville, MA (13 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary The Opportunity Help Desk Support Technician I, MGB Digital The MGB Digital Support Technician Team is growing!...

IT Support Engineer

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Braintree, MA)
  • 5 days ago

The IT Support Engineer plays an integral role in maintaining operations of our IT services and productivity of our end users. The IT Support Engineer will be actively involved in both daily...

Demographic Data for Braintree, MA

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Salary for Help Desk Technician Jobs in Braintree, MA

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians in Braintree, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.7%
Master's Degree
23.0%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
High School or GED
6.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Help Desk Technicians in Braintree, MA
2-4 years
36.5%
Less than 1 year
25.1%
1-2 years
23.2%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
3.2%
6-8 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.6%



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