Employee-Owned IT & Helpdesk Jobs

Overview

IT and helpdesk jobs at employee-owned companies merge technical expertise with a culture of shared ownership, shaping a distinctive professional landscape. With a direct stake in their company’s success, IT professionals and helpdesk personnel not only provide essential technical support but also proactively identify opportunities for system enhancement, streamline digital processes, and facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical teams, contributing to a resilient and innovative technological ecosystem that aligns individual growth with the collective prosperity of the company.

IT and helpdesk jobs often require relevant technical certifications, proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving, strong communication skills, the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, and a customer-focused approach to resolving technical issues. Technical acumen combined with ownership culture creates a motivated, empowered, and collaborative workforce, ensuring seamless technology operations and contributing to the company's enduring success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Employee Ownership

Employee ownership changes the relationship between the company and employee. Today there are 6,400 employee-owned companies in America.

Wealth Building

Working at an employee-owned company provides tremendous wealth-building benefits beyond conventional roles. Employee-owned companies provide every employee with reasonable access to ownership through broad-based structures such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), or even Direct Share Ownership Plans (DSOPs). 

Ownership aligns interests and encourages wealth accumulation as the company thrives, enhancing the financial security of the employee-owners and positively impacting the culture of the business.

Ownership Culture

Broad-based ownership creates alignment, fosters commitment, increases collaboration, and drives innovation. Giving employees a direct financial stake in the success of the company incentivizes efficiency, leads to improved decision-making, and increases customer satisfaction. The shared responsibility created by an ownership culture strengthens the company’s performance, which benefits employees through shared ownership. 

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication, and listening skills
• Basic reading and comprehension skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positions list a wide range of experience, ranging from 1-10 years of IT field experience or equivalent
• Degree requirements vary from High School diploma and equivalent to varying Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees in information systems, computer science and related fields
• Proficient in computer and typing skills
• Most roles require you to pass background check and drug screen