What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Services Coordinator position at Macatawa Technologies?
Job Description
The Technical Service Coordinator is responsible for maximizing utilization of internal and field technical resources through service request dispatching and schedule coordination. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients, managing service request intake, first-line triage, escalations, scheduling, and dispatch to ensure prompt and effective service delivery. A basic understanding of IT concepts and technologies is required to triage and appropriately route technical issues. Strong customer service skills are a must.
Department: Service
Reports to: Service Manager
Position Responsibilities
- Act as the primary client contact for service requests and incidents
- Perform first-line triage of incoming service tickets and basic technical troubleshooting (e.g., reboots, password resets, account unlocks)
- Schedule and dispatch technicians for escalated and onsite service requests
- Manage and participate in Help Desk and Dispatch phone queues
- Coordinate IT technician schedules to ensure maximum utilization of billable resources
- Communicate with clients regarding appointment confirmations, ticket progress, and updates
- Monitor ticket queues to ensure SLA compliance
- Manage fleet inventory, including receiving and processing technology equipment and supplies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of IT systems, including Windows Desktop/Server environments, Microsoft 365, and common cloud-based productivity tools
- Familiarity with IT support concepts, terminology, and practices sufficient to facilitate accurate triage and schedule coordination
- Strong interpersonal skills: telephony, communication, active listening, and client care
- Technical awareness to match resources to technical issues appropriately
- Understanding of all key IT services for which support is provided
- Self-motivated with the ability to work and adapt quickly to changes
- Accurate typing skills for efficient service request documentation
Additional Duties
- General office administration — maintaining an organized office environment, greeting visitors, and providing hospitality to employees and guests
Credentials and Experience
Previous client service or phone-related experience required, familiarity with IT support terminology and concepts. Some hands-on IT experience or coursework is preferred. A degree or formal certifications are not required at time of hiring, but general technical competency to understand and triage IT support requests is expected.
Workweek Hours and Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break), 40 hours per week.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting Pay: $20 - $24 per hour
Quarterly Bonuses: Upon 3 months of successful employment, employee will also be eligible for the Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program. This is a performance-based variable bonus that ranges from 0–5% depending on individual and team performance metrics.
Overtime: Paid 1.5x base pay outside of normal work hours
Paid Time Off: 15 days (120 hours) of PTO per year, which can be used for vacation, personal days, or illness.
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Stayfit Program – Personal Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement
Retirement: Up to 3% match
Salary : $20 - $24