IT Service Desk Daily Operations Checklist

This IT service desk daily operations checklist ensures alignment with ITIL 4 Service Desk Practice, HDI Support Center Standards, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Service Request Management, and internal SLA obligations. Designed for service desk managers and team leads to maintain ticket queue health and analyst performance.

  • Industry: Telecommunications & IT
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Role: Service Desk Manager / Team Lead
  • Total Items: 12
  • Compliance: ITIL 4 Service Desk Practice, HDI Support Center Standards (SCS) v4.0, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Service Request Management, COBIT 2019 Service Operations (DSS02), SLAs per organizational service catalog

Ticket Queue Health

Queue volume, age, and priority distribution.

  • P1/Critical open tickets
  • Tickets approaching SLA breach within 2 hours identified and flagged?
  • Average open ticket age within acceptable threshold?
  • Ticket backlog trending flat or decreasing?

Analyst Performance and Scheduling

Staffing adequacy and analyst productivity tracking.

  • Shift fully staffed per schedule?
  • Tickets per analyst within workload threshold?
  • FCR (First Contact Resolution) rate above 70% today?
  • Knowledge base articles suggested to analysts for known issues?

Daily Reporting and Escalations

Daily metrics distribution and management escalation.

  • Daily ticket statistics reported to management?
  • All escalated tickets reviewed with technical teams?
  • Customer satisfaction scores above acceptable threshold (>4.0/5.0)?
  • Service Desk Daily Notes

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Why Use This IT Service Desk Daily Operations Checklist?

This it service desk daily operations checklist helps telecommunications & it teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for service desk manager / team lead professionals, this checklist covers 12 critical inspection points across 3 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.

Ensures compliance with ITIL 4 Service Desk Practice, HDI Support Center Standards (SCS) v4.0, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Service Request Management, COBIT 2019 Service Operations (DSS02), SLAs per organizational service catalog. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the IT Service Desk Daily Operations Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 12 inspection items across 3 sections: Ticket Queue Health, Analyst Performance and Scheduling, Daily Reporting and Escalations. It is designed for telecommunications & it operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed daily. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

Who should use this IT Service Desk Daily Operations Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Service Desk Manager / Team Lead professionals in the telecommunications & it industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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