Help Desk Technician Jobs in North Reading, 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 (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 15 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 (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 15 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 (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, 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 (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, 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...

Intern - Helpdesk Support (Westford, MA)

  • Westford, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westford, MA (18 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Description: IT Helpdesk Intern / Support Specialist At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and...

Desktop Support Specialist

  • Wilmington, MA (4 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (4 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Assist in the evaluation, testing and implementation of new and upgraded PC hardware and software, such as Windows Operating System, Mac Operating System, Microsoft Office, VPN clients, virus protection...

Customer service/Help desk Analyst REMOTE

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, 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...

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IT Production Support Engineer

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, 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 (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, 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,...

Help Desk Technician

  • Boxborough, MA (22 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boxborough, MA (22 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The Help Desk Technician is the IT Operations team's first line of support....

Help Desk Specialist

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, 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....

IT Support Technician

  • Wilmington, MA (4 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (4 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago

IT Support Technician needed ASAP for a 1+ month contract position in Wilmington, MA! ****Position has very good potential to extend.**** Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated Level 1 IT Support...

Helpdesk

  • Andover, MA (6 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, MA (6 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Helpdesk Location: Andover, MA Pay: $25-30/hr Company Summary: Our client is a proven leader in information technology, innovative strategic technical planning, and program management...

Desktop Support ( Helpdesk)

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Office 365 Support Engineer

  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (15 miles from North Reading, 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...

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Salary for Help Desk Technician Jobs in North Reading, MA

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Highest Education Level

Help Desk Technicians in North Reading, 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 North Reading, 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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