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Help Desk Tier 1 in Kitchener Waterloo, ON

Help Desk Tier 1 Job Description

All help desk personnel need excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a customer-friendly attitude and the ability to work in a team environment. In addition, technicians should have a strong technical understanding of technology, including the various hardware, software and networking systems being supported. Employer requirements depend on the help desk position level. Tier 1, an entry-level position, normally requires less than two years of work experience and may require a college diploma.

Typical Duties of a Help Desk Technician

Taking initial telephone or email inquiries and troubleshooting and managing relatively simple hardware, software or network problems Recognizing and escalating more difficult problems to Tier 2 support Logging call activity

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Salary for Help Desk Tier 1 in Kitchener Waterloo, ON
47750 - 63500
25th percentile
47750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
57250
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
63500
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile IT Operations Manager 106250 133500 163500 Business Continuity Analyst 95250 109500 124250 Help Desk Tier 3 64500 76500 85000 Help Desk Tier 2 60750 66000 69750 Desktop Support Analyst 58250 67250 76250 Applications Support Specialist 52000 62500 75500 Mobile Device Support Analyst 53000 60750 78250

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