Help Desk Team Lead

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Job Purpose

The Help Desk Team Lead oversees the day-to-day operations of the IT Help Desk, ensuring timely, high-quality technical support for all users. This role directs and prioritizes team's workload to provide reliable support to Holiday's c-store locations and internal departments. In partnership with the IT Director, the Team Lead works to improve overall customer experience, manage escalations, uphold service legal agreements (SLAs), and advance key technology initiatives.

This position calls for a hands‑on technical leader who can mentor and develop team members, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, perform both office‑based and field work, manage competing priorities, and successfully balance ongoing support responsibilities with quarterly project deliverables.

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Guide, mentor, and coach the help desk technicians to build skills and improve performance.
  • Assign tasks, balance workloads, and monitor progress to ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Manage scheduling, including weekend coverage, to maintain adequate staffing levels and support.
  • Foster a positive, service‑oriented culture across the help desk team and with users.
  • Manage and monitor emergency calls.
• User Support
  • Provide hands‑on support for laptops, printers, and peripherals both in‑office and in the field.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve help desk tickets promptly and effectively, escalating when necessary.
  • Communicate proactively with users about the status of their issues and follow up to confirm resolution.
  • Assist with user onboarding and offboarding including system setup and access provisioning.
  • Deliver user training in one‑on‑one and group settings to improve technology adoption.
• Operations & Process Improvement
  • Oversee the help desk ticketing system to ensure tickets are prioritized and resolved within SLAs.
  • Track and report on key performance metrics (e.g, response times, resolution rates, ticket volume, outstanding issues, emergency calls, team mileage).
  • Identify recurring issues and implement proactive solutions, update SOPs, or process improvements.
  • Champion initiatives to improve user experience and enhance infrastructure.
  • Suggest and implement technology upgrades or workflow changes to improve team efficiency.
• Resource & Budget Management
  • Manage the IT help desk budget, including the purchasing department and deployment of IT equipment.
  • Support maintenance technology upgrades or workflow changes to improve team efficiency.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts on escalated or complex issues.
  • Perform additional tasks, projects, or duties assigned to support IT and organizational goals.

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience is required.
  • Ability to participate in and manage rotating weekend morning help desk coverage.
• Technical Skills
  • High degree of technical understanding of computer systems, networks, printers, and peripherals.
  • Proficiency in deploying, configuring and supporting operating systems on laptops and tablets.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory, Intune, DNS, DHCP, and print server management.
• Problem‑Solving & Support
  • Resourceful and quick‑thinking with the ability to troubleshoot new or critical technical issues.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with the ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
  • A professional and friendly customer service approach with excellent communication skills.
• Organizational & Personal Skills
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and balancing multiple stakeholders.
  • Highly detail‑oriented with a positive attitude and motivation to learn and grow professionally.
  • Able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Other Requirements
  • Ability and means to travel to store locations within Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Tooele Counties.
  • Must maintain a good driving record and hold a valid Utah driver's license.

Why Holiday Oil?

• A stable, respected Utah company with over 60 years of growth
• A collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to the company's success
• Strong values rooted in safety, quality, and integrity
• Opportunities to grow your career within the Holiday Oil family

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a company that values people, progress, and high-quality work,
we invite you to apply and join the Holiday Oil team.

Apply Today!