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Service Desk Technician at Ascend Technologies in Chicago, IL
Entry LevelRemoteFull-timeChicago, IL$45k–$45k/yr
Skills
windows osoffice 365antivirus toolsmobile devicesvoipactive directoryfirewalls and switches
Job Description
Service Desk Technician
Hours: Monday - Friday Dayshift - Working CST
This is a fully remote position - preference of candidates in OKC, Little Rock, AR or Chicago, IL
PURPOSE:
This position's primary responsibility is to act as a first point of contact for Ascend customers. This position requires a customer service-oriented individual with a good technical aptitude that is looking to grow their IT career.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. The range is intended to reflect our commitment to attracting top talent, and the final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's previous experience, expertise in the field, relevant certifications, and the specific requirements of the role. In addition, internal equity, market trends, and geographic location may also influence the final salary.
Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, flexible time off (FTO), and professional development opportunities. We are open to discussing compensation and benefits further during the interview process to ensure alignment with the candidate’s expectations and experience.
At Ascend Technologies we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental values but also powerful drivers of innovation, growth, and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
CORE VALUES
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to demonstrate Ascend core values:
Hours: Monday - Friday Dayshift - Working CST
This is a fully remote position - preference of candidates in OKC, Little Rock, AR or Chicago, IL
PURPOSE:
This position's primary responsibility is to act as a first point of contact for Ascend customers. This position requires a customer service-oriented individual with a good technical aptitude that is looking to grow their IT career.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the first point of IT support for our customers
- Answering incoming calls, emails, and web-submissions in a customer friendly and efficient manner
- Resolve end-user incidents and requests efficiently
- Explain technical issues and terms in a way our clients can understand
- Providing high-end, customer focused service that our clients expect
- Service Desk position may have on-call responsibilities and an occasional weekend/holiday work requirement on a rotational basis. (Any Holidays worked are paid 2x the hourly salary)
- Other responsibilities as assigned by management
MINIMUM SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong technical aptitude with Level 1experience supporting and resolving end
- user issues related to Windows OS, O365, AV tools, mobile devices, VOIP, Active
- Directory, firewalls/switches, Onboarding/Offboarding Requests, and other
- infrastructure requirements.
- One year of experience in a technical position. Service Desk or customer support
- experience preferred.
- Top performers in customer service positions: answering support calls, emails and
- following up with clients.
- Consistently exceeded customer expectations by providing exemplary service
- At Ascend Technologies we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental values but also powerful drivers of innovation, growth, and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. The range is intended to reflect our commitment to attracting top talent, and the final offer will be based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's previous experience, expertise in the field, relevant certifications, and the specific requirements of the role. In addition, internal equity, market trends, and geographic location may also influence the final salary.
Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, flexible time off (FTO), and professional development opportunities. We are open to discussing compensation and benefits further during the interview process to ensure alignment with the candidate’s expectations and experience.
At Ascend Technologies we firmly believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only fundamental values but also powerful drivers of innovation, growth, and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
CORE VALUES
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who have the willingness and ability to demonstrate Ascend core values:
- Committed to Client Success: Our actions and our words always align with the best interest of the client.
- One Team: We work collaboratively to overcome challenges with humility and respect and do what it takes to find innovative solutions.
- Integrity: We are unquestionably committed to doing the right thing even when it is hard.
- Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other accountable for keeping our commitments to our clients, our communities, and one another.
- Transparency: We create open lines of communication with each other and our clients, fostering relationships founded on candor and trust.