Tier 1 IT Helpdesk Support Technician

Hornblower Group, Inc
Chicago, IL, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Apple Mac Systems Business Software Data Logging Computer Equipment

Job description

that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com., The Tier 1 IT Helpdesk Support Technician serves as the first point of contact for employees requiring IT assistance, providing basic technical support for software and hardware issues. This role is responsible for answering support calls, logging and resolving IT tickets, and preparing and configuring laptops, desktops, and mobile devices for new hires. The position also supports equipment shipping and receiving, including packing and tracking equipment for remote employees and processing returned hardware. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records for computers, spare parts, and accessories to ensure equipment is properly tracked and available as needed., * First point of contact for IT issues

  • Prepares and configures new computer hardware
  • Manages inventory and equipment shipping
  • Technical Support: Answer support calls, log IT tickets, and resolve basic software and hardware problem.
  • Hardware Provisioning: Image, configure, and set up laptops, desktops, and mobile devices for new hires.
  • Shipping and Receiving: Pack, ship, and track equipment to remote users, and unpack, inspect, and log returned hardware from departing employee
  • Inventory Management: Keep accurate records of stock levels for spare parts, computers, and accessories.

Requirements

  • Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in an IT support role.
  • Skills: Basic knowledge of Windows and macOS, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy shipping boxes up to 50 pounds.
  • High school diploma required; IT certifications or a degree in a tech field are a plus.

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

About the company

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systemsHornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company

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