
Help Desk Technician (Part-Time)
Part-timeRemote · USPart-time$20/hrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Job overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Help Desk Technician to support customers of its federal government programs. The role handles incoming calls and emails, troubleshoots user problems, resolves or escalates issues, and documents service requests. The schedule is every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM Eastern Time, with additional hours possible when available.
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Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. The shift for this position is every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM Eastern Time with the opportunity to work additional hours when available.
Responsibilities
As a Help Desk Technician, you will do the following:
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Answer incoming calls/emails from customers to provide basic help desk support and troubleshoot user problems.
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Provide professional customer service and timely resolution or escalation of issues.
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Perform user data corrections and respond to questions.
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Assist users with subscribing and unsubscribing to the system.
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Assist users with moving their accounts between locations, updating contact information and setting up alerts on multiple devices.
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Send more complicated user issues to appropriate hierarchy for troubleshooting.
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Learn fundamental operations of commonly used software, hardware and other equipment.
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Accurately log all service requests and document resolutions using call tracking software.
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Educate end users on appropriate system use and share technology best practices.
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Exercise patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
Qualifications
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Must have an active DOD Secret clearance or higher.
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One-year of help desk experience required.
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Must be able to work independently and responsibly without direct supervision.
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Outstanding oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
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Technical troubleshooting skills in researching and documenting resolutions.
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Friendly presence and helpful attitude; good interpersonal skills.
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Ability to provide technical support over the phone; good phone skills.
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Accurately and consistently document all work; good writing skills.
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Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem or situation and think abstractly.
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Ability to handle constantly changing flow of traffic; be able to multitask effectively.
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Working knowledge of standard operating systems, applications, and networking.
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Must be a US Citizen.
Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $20/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
How this job compares
Set against the 3,853 open Technical Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20/hr
- Virginia median$27–40/hr50 hourly ranges
- US median$24–38/hr1,205 hourly ranges
This rate, $20/hr, is 40% below the Virginia median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Technical Support hourly ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 177 open Technical Support jobs in Virginia and 3,853 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Apple15 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Technical Support postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 2,481 postings).
- Education
- 298 of the 3,853 open Technical Support jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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