Job Summary :
The Helpdesk Lead provides daily leadership for the Level 1 Helpdesk, ensuring service level agreement (SLA) attainment, operational consistency, and a high-quality customer experience. This role drives performance, escalation management, and continuous improvement within the remote team.
Location : Goshen, New York, United States
Responsibilities :
- Oversee daily operations of the L1 Helpdesk team, ensuring compliance with all SLRs.
- Monitor ticket queues, ensure accurate documentation, and enforce L1 troubleshooting standards.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex or trending issues; coordinate with other teams to drive quick resolutions.
- Conduct real-time call monitoring, quality assurance reviews, and coaching to maintain high service consistency.
- Deliver weekly performance insights and support monthly reporting requirements.
- Maintain staffing schedules, manage attendance, and ensure coverage continuity during high-volume periods.
- Support onboarding of new staff and provide refresher training on processes, knowledge articles, and security protocols.
- Uphold a customer-first mindset, ensuring courteous, professional, and effective service delivery.
Required Skills & Certifications :
5+ years in IT helpdesk operations.2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.Deep knowledge of L1 service desk operations.Demonstrated success managing SLAs in government or enterprise environments.Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving capabilities.Preferred Skills & Certifications :
ITIL Foundation certification.Special Considerations :
None specified.Scheduling :
Maintain staffing schedules and ensure coverage continuity during high-volume periods.