IT Service Dispatcher
Location
Charlottesville
Type
Full Time
Benefits:
- retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Summary
PJ Networks is a managed services provider (MSP) that is looking for an organized, detail-oriented IT Service Dispatcher to serve as the central coordination point for our support operations. You'll be the person who keeps everything moving—managing the flow of support requests, assigning tickets to the right engineers, and ensuring our clients receive timely, responsive service.
This role is the operational heartbeat of our help desk. You'll work closely with our engineering team, clients, and leadership to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. If you thrive on organization, enjoy keeping people and processes on track, and want to be the person who makes a team run better, then this is the role for you.
About PJ Networks
PJ Networks has been providing professional IT support to small and medium-sized businesses in Central Virginia since 2005. We deliver managed IT services, cloud solutions, on-site and remote support, and strategic technology consulting. Our mission is to enhance the value and success of our clients' businesses by providing superior, client-focused IT services and solutions.
We're a small, collaborative, and dedicated team that takes pride in building long-term relationships with our clients. If you like variety, enjoy being part of something bigger than just your job title, and want to work with people who genuinely care about doing good work—you'll fit right in.
Job Details
Ticket Management & Dispatch
- Monitor incoming support requests via email, phone, and automated alerts
- Create, categorize, and prioritize tickets in our ticketing system
- Assign and dispatch tickets to the appropriate engineer based on skillset, availability, client familiarity, and priority
- Monitor open tickets throughout the day to ensure progress, follow up with engineers on stalled or aging tickets
- Escalate unresolved or high-priority issues to management as needed
Scheduling & Resource Coordination
- Manage and coordinate engineer schedules, balancing reactive support with pre-scheduled projects and on-site visits
- Track engineer availability, location, and workload throughout the day
- Coordinate scheduling for client projects, on-site visits, remote support, and follow-up appointments
- Maximize the efficiency and utilization of the engineering team
Client Communication
- Serve as a point of contact for clients on ticket status and scheduling
- Follow up with clients to confirm issue resolution and satisfaction
- Communicate proactively when there are delays or scheduling changes
- Ensure clients feel informed and valued throughout the support process
What We're Looking For
Required:
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills — written and verbal
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Proficiency with computers and ability to learn new software quickly
- A proactive, "nothing falls through the cracks" mindset
- Team player who can hold others accountable professionally and respectfully
- Previous experience in a customer-facing or client service role
Preferred:
- Experience in a dispatcher, coordinator, or scheduling role (IT industry experience a plus but not required)
- Familiarity with MSP ticketing systems or PSA tools
- Basic understanding of IT concepts (networking, servers, workstations) — enough to triage, not troubleshoot
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and Teams
Equal Opportunity Employer
PJ Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
PJ Networks LLC
From small offices to companies with multiple locations, PJ Networks has been setting the standard for business computer support in the Charlottesville area since 2005. We specialize in working with small and mid-sized companies in a variety of industries, helping them to streamline and safeguard their computer network environments in order to maximize efficiency and security. Our track record shows that we know just how to do that by looking at each of our client’s business technology needs individually and providing recommendations curated to each client's unique situation.