IT Help Desk Support Specialist

Brave New World
Chicago, IL, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$41,600.0 - $48,880.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Antivirus Softwares Desktop Computing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Linux Servers Microsoft Office Wireless Devices

Job description

The IT Helpdesk Support Specialist is responsible for managing the helpdesk ticketing system and providing user support. A large part of this role is navigating user issues and troubleshooting solutions to resolve tickets.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Being the first point of contact for all incoming IT Helpdesk tickets

· Being the first to answer the IT Helpdesk phone for incoming support calls

· Being personable, friendly, and approachable for all IT issues

· Working with other IT personnel to solve issues

· Troubleshooting PC, Printer, Scanner, and IT issues

· Helping to maintain a detailed and up-to-date hardware/software asset inventory

· Helping to maintain a clean server room and IT inventory room

· laptop/desktop deployment

· Printer / fax / scanner deployments

· Help with new hardware and software installs

· User support and training

· Helping to perform preventive maintenance on all desktops and PCs

· Minor Windows/Linux server tasks in line with abilities

· iPhone/ Android wireless devices support

· Windows 11 support

· Office 365 support and training

· VPN account setup and support

· AntiVirus management and support

· Participate in IT department projects and initiatives

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements

· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant certifications (CCNA, MCSA, etc.) a plus

· Previous experience working with computers and IT technologies a plus

· Previous IT internship experience a plus

Physical Requirements

· Work at a computer for extended periods of time

· Move about the office to access office machinery, cabinets, etc.

· Operate a computer and other office machinery, * Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

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