Part-Time Desktop Support Specialist

We are looking for a part-time Desktop Support Analyst (25-30 hours/week) to provide hands-on technical assistance for employees in Fort Lauderdale, Florida within a manufacturing environment. This long-term contract opportunity is focused on delivering reliable desktop support, resolving day-to-day technology issues, and helping maintain a stable and productive workplace.

The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with users, has strong troubleshooting skills across end-user devices and software, and can provide dependable onsite support while assisting with hardware deployments, system maintenance, and ongoing IT initiatives. This role is well suited for a technology professional seeking a flexible part-time schedule while making a meaningful impact within an internal IT team.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver onsite support for employees by addressing service requests, diagnosing technical issues, and ensuring timely resolution of hardware and software problems.

• Prepare, configure, and deploy desktops and laptops, including operating system installation, imaging, endpoint protection, encryption, and standard application setup.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving Windows and macOS systems, printers, mobile devices, peripherals, and other workplace technology.

• Work closely with external IT service partners and internal stakeholders to coordinate support activities, document progress, and prevent overlapping ticket efforts.

• Investigate recurring technical problems, determine underlying causes, and apply practical fixes that improve system reliability and user experience.

• Maintain accurate records for IT assets by tracking equipment assignments, lifecycle details, software inventory, purchasing data, and returned devices.

• Observe the health of servers and network-connected resources, escalating concerns and assisting with remediation when needed.

• Support employee onboarding and offboarding by setting up or recovering devices, accounts, and related technology access.

• Contribute to IT initiatives and facility-related technology projects, including conference room tools, telephony, security systems, and other infrastructure enhancements.

Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline preferred, or at least 3 years of relevant technical support experience.

• Hands-on experience supporting PC workstations, desktop hardware, Windows 10 environments, and desktop imaging processes.

• Working knowledge of Active Directory administration and Microsoft-based user support environments.

• Familiarity with configuring and supporting desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices across business settings.

• Understanding of operating system installation, device configuration, and general networking concepts.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to research and resolve technical issues independently.

• Effective communication and customer service skills, with a dependable and adaptable approach to changing priorities.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and grow within a fast-paced IT support role. Technology Doesn’t Change the World, People Do.®, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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