IT Help Desk Support Specialist II - Palm Springs, FL on-site
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The IT Help Desk Support Specialist is responsible for providing advanced technical support across the organization and serves as the primary day-to-day resource for employee technical support, account administration, endpoint management, onboarding and offboarding, telephony support, and IT asset coordination. Core Responsibilities Advanced User Support
- Resolve escalated technical issues related to:
- Hardware, operating systems, and peripherals
- Microsoft 365 applications and services
- Device compliance, sync issues, and configuration problems
- Serve as the primary day-to-day resource for end-user support
- Troubleshoot issues independently and determine appropriate resolution paths
- Provide remote and in-person support across office locations
- Create, update, and maintain internal knowledge base articles
- Identify recurring issues and recommend long-term fixes
Account & Access Management
- Provision, manage, and update user accounts in:
- Microsoft 365 (Admin Center, Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Exchange Online)
- Salesforce (users, profiles, permission sets, basic Flows)
- RingCentral (users, extensions, direct numbers, call queues, voicemail, and application access)
- Other internal systems as required
- Manage group memberships, shared mailboxes, and role-based access
- Assist in enforcing security best practices, including MFA and conditional access
- Perform periodic access reviews and correct discrepancies
IT Asset Management & Lifecycle Planning
- Maintain accurate records of IT assets, including ownership, location, assignment status, and condition
- Coordinate the shipping, delivery, return, and receipt of IT equipment for employees and company locations
- Receive returned assets into IT, verify condition and included accessories, and update inventory records accordingly
- Ensure Salesforce asset records are updated within 24 hours of assignment, shipment, return, or recovery
- Prepare equipment for reassignment, repair, secure storage, or retirement
- Evaluate device performance and recommend replacements or upgrades
- Generate quarterly end-of-life (EOL) device reports
- Lead physical and digital inventory audits as assigned
Device & Endpoint Management
- Administer Windows, macOS, and iOS devices using Microsoft Intune
- Enforce device compliance policies and remediate non-compliant devices
- Assist in creating and testing device configuration profiles
- Prepare, image, and deploy hardware for new hires and replacements
- Recommend standard hardware and software baselines
️ Salesforce Administration (Support-Level)
- Assist with Salesforce administration tasks, including:
- User management
- Profiles, permission sets, and role assignments
- Basic Flows and automation support
- Page layouts and Dynamic Forms updates
- Troubleshoot Salesforce user issues and recommend improvements
- Support data quality initiatives and basic reporting needs
Onboarding & Offboarding Ownership
- Own the execution of the IT portion of onboarding from start to finish
- Ensure devices, accounts, and access are fully prepared before start dates
- Conduct IT orientation for new hires
- Lead offboarding activities, including:
- User deactivation
- Device recovery and reset
- Asset record updates
- Maintain onboarding/offboarding SOPs and checklists
- Termination-related access removals are considered priority-one events and supersede standard SLA timelines.
Tools & Systems Used
- Microsoft 365 (Admin Center, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
- Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Management)
- Apple Business Manager
- Salesforce (User management, permissions, Flows, asset tracking)
- Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD
- RingCentral (users, extensions, direct numbers, call queues, voicemail, application access, and basic call routing)
- Company-specific systems and tools as assigned
Professional Expectations
- Deliver proactive, professional, and reliable IT support
- Work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
- Maintain accurate documentation and asset records
- Collaborate with other employees to improve IT processes
- Uphold security, confidentiality, and compliance standards
- Demonstrate leadership in daily operations and small initiatives
Performance Metrics & SMART Goals
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Escalation Resolution Effectiveness * Goal: Resolve Tier 1 escalations within 1 business day * Exception: Termination-related access revocations must be completed immediately and no later than 15 minutes from notification. * Why: Ensures continuity of support and reduces backlog * Metric: + 95% of escalations resolved within SLA + 100% of termination-related access removals completed within 15 minutes
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Onboarding Readiness Ownership * Goal: Ensure all new hires have fully working devices and access by 9:00 AM on start date * Why: Promotes productivity and a positive onboarding experience * Metric: 100% onboarding readiness
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IT Asset Accuracy * Goal: Maintain up-to-date IT asset records for all assigned devices * Why: Supports lifecycle planning and audit readiness * Metric: 100% of asset updates completed within 24 hours
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Salesforce Admin Task Completion * Goal: Complete assigned Salesforce admin tasks within 2 business days * Why: Keeps platform operations responsive and reliable * Metric: 95% of tasks completed within 2 business days
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Documentation & Process Improvement * Goal: Update or create at least one IT SOP or knowledge base article per quarter * Why: Builds scalable and consistent IT operations * Metric: 4 documented improvements per year
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Training & Certification Progress * Goal: Complete at least one Salesforce or Microsoft hands-on learning milestone (e.g., Superbadge, Superbadge Unit, or equivalent applied learning path) within 12 months. * Why: Demonstrates practical, job-relevant skill development through hands-on application rather than test-based certification. * Metric: + 1 completed Superbadge, Superbadge Unit, or equivalent applied learning milestone annually + Progress reviewed and validated by IT leadership
Growth & Advancement Path Employees in this role may develop toward Senior IT Support & Systems Administrator by:
- Independently owning escalated support and operational workflows
- Demonstrating ownership of onboarding, offboarding, and asset lifecycle processes
- Providing consistent Salesforce admin support with minimal oversight
- Proactively identifying and delivering system or process improvements
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Actively pursuing continuous, hands-on learning relevant to IT systems and Salesforce, and applying that learning to improve day-to-day operations, An employee may be considered for Senior IT Support & Systems Administrator when they consistently meet all IT Help Desk Support Specialist KPIs, demonstrate ownership of IT operations and Salesforce administration tasks, and operate as a go-to resource for complex support and process improvement. Advancement to Senior IT Support & Systems Administrator (IT Help Desk Support Specialist to Senior IT Support & Systems Administrator) Advancement to Senior IT Support & Systems Administrator reflects a transition from advanced task execution to operational ownership and accountability. This promotion is based on demonstrated judgment, reliability, and leadership - not tenure alone. The IT Help Desk Support Specialist is an hourly, non-exempt position focused on advanced technical support, responsiveness, independent execution, and escalation within a defined operational scope. The Senior IT Support & Systems Administrator carries broader responsibility for outcomes across systems and processes, not only individual tickets or assigned tasks. As a result, promotion to Senior IT Support & Systems Administrator includes a change in employment classification and compensation structure. To be considered for advancement, an employee must consistently demonstrate the following: 1️⃣ Operational Ownership (Primary Requirement)
- Independently own end-to-end IT operations without daily oversight
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-impact issues
- Make sound technical and operational decisions that balance speed, security, and long-term stability
- Be relied upon as a go-to resource for IT operations and systems questions
2️⃣ Leadership & Mentorship
- Set the example for documentation quality, troubleshooting approach, and professionalism
- Improve IT workflows, escalation paths, or standards-not just follow them
3️⃣ Systems & Lifecycle Accountability
- Own onboarding and offboarding execution with zero gaps
- Maintain accurate IT asset inventory and lifecycle planning with minimal correction
- Proactively identify end-of-life risks, security gaps, or operational inefficiencies and address them
4️⃣ Salesforce Operational Administration (Support-Focused)
- Provide reliable, independent Salesforce operational support, including:
- User management and access controls
- Permission sets and role assignments
- Support-level Flows and automation
- Troubleshoot Salesforce issues independently and recommend practical improvements
- Operate within established Salesforce standards (no platform design or engineering ownership)
5️⃣ Process & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver measurable system or process improvements each year
- Maintain clear, usable IT documentation and SOPs
- Demonstrate accountability for outcomes, not just assigned tasks
Key Responsibilities
- Resolve advanced hardware, software, application, access, connectivity, and device issues
- Administer Microsoft 365 accounts, groups, licenses, shared mailboxes, permissions, MFA, and role-based access
- Support Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Exchange Online, and conditional access
- Administer Windows, macOS, and iOS devices through Microsoft Intune and Apple Business Manager
- Manage RingCentral users, extensions, phone numbers, voicemail, application access, and basic call-routing settings
- Own the IT portion of employee onboarding and offboarding, including time-sensitive access removal
- Prepare, deploy, ship, receive, recover, reset, and maintain company computers and mobile devices
- Maintain accurate IT asset records and coordinate inventory audits and device lifecycle planning.
- Support Salesforce users, permissions, reports, Dynamic Forms, and basic Flows
- Maintain technical documentation and recommend improvements to recurring issues and IT processes, This is an on-site position based in West Palm Beach, Florida. The role requires hands-on technical support and coordination of physical IT equipment, with remote support also provided to employees and other company locations as needed.
Requirements
- Three or more years of IT help desk, desktop support, endpoint support, or related experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration and user access management
- Experience with Microsoft Intune or a comparable endpoint-management platform
- Working knowledge of Windows and at least one additional platform, such as macOS or iOS
- Experience preparing, configuring, and deploying computers, mobile devices, applications, and peripherals
- Strong communication, documentation, customer-service, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete work with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle confidential, employee-related, and security-sensitive information appropriately
- Willingness to learn Salesforce and other business systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Exchange Online, Apple Business Manager, or RingCentral
- Salesforce administration or support experience
- Experience with IT asset management and employee onboarding or offboarding
- Experience in a healthcare, government-contracting, or regulated environment
Benefits & conditions
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- Referral program
- Parental leave
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 8-hour shift; Monday to Friday 8a to 4:30p
- Day shift
Monday to Friday 8a to 4:30p 40 hours
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