Help Desk Technician
Division: MIS
Reports To: Lead Help Desk Technician
Summary: The Help Desk Technician provides front-line technical support for Morningside employees and external clients served through our Managed Services Provider (MSP) program. This position is responsible for resolving routine technical issues, documenting support activities, following established IT processes, and escalating complex problems to the Lead Help Desk Technician. The role requires strong customer-service skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to continually learn new technologies.
Responsibilities: The Help Desk Technician is responsible for completing the following tasks and activities:
Technical Support (Tier 1)
Provide first-level technical support to internal staff and MSP clients via ticketing system, phone, remote tools, and in-person assistance.
Troubleshoot basic to moderate issues involving Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 applications, Teams, printers, mobile devices, and standard business software.
Assist with workstation setup, configuration, updates, and basic repairs.
Support password resets, MFA issues, account access problems, and user onboarding tasks.
Perform basic network troubleshooting (Wi-Fi connectivity, cable issues, IP/DHCP/DNS basics).
Configure hardware peripherals including monitors, docks, and printers.
Ticketing, Documentation & Communication
Create detailed tickets and document all troubleshooting steps in the help desk system.
Follow standard processes for ticket triage, classification, and escalation.
Maintain a professional and customer-focused tone in all communications.
Update asset records, user information, and inventory as needed.
Process & Customer Service
Follow established SOPs, security policies, and configuration standards.
Provide clear guidance to users of varying technical skill levels.
Contribute to internal documentation by identifying articles that need updating or creation.
Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information, including HIPAA-protected data.
MSP Support Responsibilities
Provide Tier 1 assistance to external nonprofit clients across multiple environments.
Utilize remote monitoring/management tools under guidance from Lead Help Desk Technician.
Support client onboarding/offboarding tasks, device setups, and application installations.
Communicate professionally with client staff and represent the IT department in a positive manner.
Teamwork & Development
Collaborate closely with the Lead Help Desk Technician for daily direction and escalation.
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and project activities as required.
Actively pursue learning opportunities to improve troubleshooting skills and technical proficiency.
Seek feedback and continuously improve performance and customer satisfaction.
Accountabilities: The Help Desk Technician, regardless of specialty, is accountable for completing the above tasks and activities to the following measurements of success and standards of quality and performance:
Accurately and completely report their status to performance standards, goals, and objectives to their assigned manager.
Ensure positive, timely, and effective communication.
Ensure the safety of employees, clients and customers; constantly evaluate the physical environment to minimize and/or eliminate potentially hazardous situations.
Ensure all work is done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and best practices.
Complete all responsibilities and interact with staff in accordance with Morningside’s Mission and Values.
Skills, Education and Experience: The following lists the minimum or desired skills, education and experience required for the role of Help Desk Technician, regardless of specialty:
Required
Prior experience in a help desk, IT support, or customer-service role.
Basic understanding of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, and common business applications.
Familiarity with hardware troubleshooting and workstation configuration.
Strong verbal and written communication skills—able to explain technical topics clearly to non-technical users.
Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain accurate records.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft 365 admin tools, Intune, Autopilot, or cloud identity systems (Azure AD / Entra ID).
Prior work in an MSP or multi-tenant IT environment.
Experience with ticketing systems and remote support tools.
Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals.
At least 1 year of prior experience.
Working Conditions: The following describe the working conditions, regardless of specialty, for the role of help Desk Technician:
Work occurs in office environments, client locations, and occasionally remote settings.
Work may require strict deadlines. Stress associated with stringent timelines and assisting individuals with varying levels of technical expertise
Frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and multitasking are typical.
Some travel to remote offices or client sites may be required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.