IT Service Desk Team Lead

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (not eligible for overtime for hours worked more than 40/week)

REPORTS TO: IT/IS Director

DATE CREATED/LAST UPDATED: February 2026

 

MUST DO

  • Oversee the daily operations of the IT Service Desk, ensuring timely, effective technical support for end-users, adhering to organizational IT standards.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical

  • Assign, prioritize, and manage support tickets for self and team members, ensuring efficient resolution workflows.
  • Provide training and mentorship to service desk technicians; deliver end-user training and documentation for new systems and applications.
  • Establish and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure compliance across all support activities.
  • Be the primary escalation point for complex issues and coordinate handoffs to infrastructure or specialized IT teams.
  • Ensure adherence to IT security protocols and contribute to incident response and compliance efforts.
  • Apply industry best practices (e.g., ITIL/ITSM) to enhance ticketing systems, support processes, and service delivery.

 

Support

  • Develop and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base content for consistent support practices.
  • Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, improve service quality, and optimize team performance.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams to align support services with organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with the IT/IS Team to deliver best-of-breed technology solutions.
  • Deploy equipment, document technology assets, and assign and manage administrative access control privileges to end users.
  • Communicate information quickly and accurately to all necessary parties.

 

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS, or 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
  • Expert knowledge of macOS and Windows 10
  • The ability to troubleshoot configuration and connectivity issues
  • In-depth knowledge of IT ticketing systems and processes
  • The ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills

 

WORK SCHEDULE

  • 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • On-call as required