IT Services Help Desk Service Coordinator / Level 1 Technician

NerdsToGo of Chicago Downtown, IL

IT Services Help Desk Service Coordinator / Level 1 Technician

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Company Overview

    NerdsToGo is a technology services company providing computer repair, managed IT support, and help desk services for residential and small business customers. We deliver white-glove technical service with a focus on responsiveness, clear communication, and practical solutions that keep our clients' businesses running smoothly.

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a full-time Service Coordinator / Level 1 Technician to serve as the operational hub of our service delivery team. This is a hybrid role: your primary responsibility is managing the flow of our service board—triaging incoming tickets, assigning work to technicians, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Your secondary responsibility is handling first-touch technical support for straightforward issues. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, communicates well with clients, and thrives on keeping a team running efficiently.

    Primary Responsibilities — Dispatch & Coordination

    Own the service board: conduct morning triage to review all open tickets, prioritize work, assign or reassign tickets, and identify SLA risks

    Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming client calls, emails, and portal submissions—logging tickets, gathering initial information, and setting client expectations

    Categorize and prioritize all new tickets by type, tier, and urgency, routing them to the appropriate technician based on skillset, workload, and availability

    Monitor ticket aging throughout the day, following up with technicians on stalled or unupdated tickets to maintain accountability

    Perform end-of-day board review to ensure all tickets are properly documented with notes, time entries, and status updates before close-out

    Facilitate a brief daily standup with the technical team to review priorities, blockers, and the day's schedule

    Escalate tickets appropriately when L1 resolution is not achieved within 15–20 minutes, providing clear context and troubleshooting steps already taken

    Track and communicate scheduling for on-site appointments, ensuring technicians have the information they need before arriving

    Secondary Responsibilities — L1 Technical Support

    Provide first-touch resolution for common support requests including password resets, MFA issues, printer problems, basic Outlook/Microsoft 365 questions, and user account management

    Perform basic PC and Mac troubleshooting, software installation, and maintenance tasks

    Assist with Microsoft 365 administration including user setup, license assignment, and basic security configuration

    Deliver clear, professional communication to clients throughout the resolution process

    Document all troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and client communications in the ticketing system

    Provide one-on-one guidance to clients on basic technology topics as needed

    What Success Looks Like

    Zero tickets sit unassigned for more than 15 minutes during business hours

    SLA targets are consistently met or exceeded across the board

    Technicians spend their time solving problems, not figuring out what to work on next

    Clients experience a single, reliable point of contact when they reach out for help

    The service board is clean, current, and accurate at the end of every day

    Required Qualifications

    2+ years of experience in IT support, help desk, or a service coordination role

    Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills—you'll be the voice of the company for many clients

    Familiarity with ticketing systems (ConnectWise Manage experience is a strong plus)

    Knowledge of Windows and Mac OS troubleshooting fundamentals

    Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

    Valid driver's license and clean driving record

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience in an MSP or IT services environment

    A+, Network+, or other relevant certifications

    Familiarity with ConnectWise Manage, MSPbots, or similar PSA/dispatch tools

    Experience with networking basics: routers, firewalls, TCP/IP, wireless access points

    Associate's degree or higher in a technology-related field

    Benefits

    Competitive salary with growth path into a Service Manager or Operations Lead role

    Health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays

    Hands-on experience with a growing technology services company

    A collaborative, small-team environment where your contributions have a direct and visible impact

    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including certification support

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Nerds To Go Corporate.