Desktop Support Technician
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Job description
We are seeking a Desktop Support Technician to provide hands on technical support in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role focuses on end user support, ticket management, hardware troubleshooting, and basic infrastructure assistance, with a strong emphasis on customer service and ownership of issues from start to finish.
The ideal candidate is personable, adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working onsite in a loud, hot, and physically demanding environment. This is a highly collaborative role supporting internal employees and working closely with Corporate IT and infrastructure teams., End User & Desktop Support
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to laptops, desktops, and peripherals
- Provide hands on hardware support including computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and telephones
- Assist users with Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365, and packaged software
- Perform software installations, updates, and basic license tracking
- Respond to and resolve ServiceNow tickets in a timely and professional manner
Ticket Ownership & Escalation
- Assess incoming service tickets using ServiceNow
- Escalate network or advanced issues (e.g., Cisco applications, Active Directory issues beyond basic user support) to appropriate infrastructure teams
- Maintain ownership of tickets even after escalation, ensuring resolution through follow up and communication
Infrastructure & Systems Support
- Assist with mainframe related issues (primarily implementation support)
- Provide basic onsite support for local servers and networking equipment
- Develop a working understanding of the local LAN environment and topology
- Support infrastructure outsourcing partners with onsite assistance as needed
- VMware exposure in a small server environment is a plus, * Engage directly with internal clients, often requiring onsite visits to resolve issues
- Be flexible with schedules and available for after hours emergencies when required
Requirements
- 3+ years of desktop support experience
- Experience working with:
- Windows 10
- Microsoft Office 365
- ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems
- Ability to assess service tickets, escalate appropriately, and maintain ownership through resolution
- Basic understanding of networking and server concepts
- Comfortable working fully onsite in an industrial/manufacturing environment
- Strong customer service and problem solving skills, * Experience assisting with mainframe implementations
- Exposure to VMware environments
- Prior work in an industrial or manufacturing setting
- Help desk or customer facing IT support background, * Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred, * Easygoing, adaptable, and team oriented
- Customer service minded with a strong sense of responsibility
- Willing to jump in, leave the desk, and resolve issues in person
- Eager to learn and expand technical skills
- Problem solver who may not always know the answer but is driven to find it