IT Service Dispatcher

PJ Networks LLC

IT Service Dispatcher

Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    retirement plan

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Job Summary

    PJ Networks is a managed services provider (MSP) that is looking for an organized, detail-oriented IT Service Dispatcher to serve as the central coordination point for our support operations. You'll be the person who keeps everything moving—managing the flow of support requests, assigning tickets to the right engineers, and ensuring our clients receive timely, responsive service.

    This role is the operational heartbeat of our help desk. You'll work closely with our engineering team, clients, and leadership to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. If you thrive on organization, enjoy keeping people and processes on track, and want to be the person who makes a team run better, then this is the role for you.

    About PJ Networks

    PJ Networks has been providing professional IT support to small and medium-sized businesses in Central Virginia since 2005. We deliver managed IT services, cloud solutions, on-site and remote support, and strategic technology consulting. Our mission is to enhance the value and success of our clients' businesses by providing superior, client-focused IT services and solutions.

    We're a small, collaborative, and dedicated team that takes pride in building long-term relationships with our clients. If you like variety, enjoy being part of something bigger than just your job title, and want to work with people who genuinely care about doing good work—you'll fit right in.

    Job Details

    Ticket Management & Dispatch

    Monitor incoming support requests via email, phone, and automated alerts

    Create, categorize, and prioritize tickets in our ticketing system

    Assign and dispatch tickets to the appropriate engineer based on skillset, availability, client familiarity, and priority

    Monitor open tickets throughout the day to ensure progress, follow up with engineers on stalled or aging tickets

    Escalate unresolved or high-priority issues to management as needed

    Scheduling & Resource Coordination

    Manage and coordinate engineer schedules, balancing reactive support with pre-scheduled projects and on-site visits

    Track engineer availability, location, and workload throughout the day

    Coordinate scheduling for client projects, on-site visits, remote support, and follow-up appointments

    Maximize the efficiency and utilization of the engineering team

    Client Communication

    Serve as a point of contact for clients on ticket status and scheduling

    Follow up with clients to confirm issue resolution and satisfaction

    Communicate proactively when there are delays or scheduling changes

    Ensure clients feel informed and valued throughout the support process

    What We're Looking For

    Required:

    Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

    Excellent communication skills — written and verbal

    Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure

    Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

    Proficiency with computers and ability to learn new software quickly

    A proactive, "nothing falls through the cracks" mindset

    Team player who can hold others accountable professionally and respectfully

    Previous experience in a customer-facing or client service role

    Preferred:

    Experience in a dispatcher, coordinator, or scheduling role (IT industry experience a plus but not required)

    Familiarity with MSP ticketing systems or PSA tools

    Basic understanding of IT concepts (networking, servers, workstations) — enough to triage, not troubleshoot

    Experience with Microsoft 365 and Teams

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    PJ Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.