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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Help Desk Specialist - **Company:** Vls Environmental Solutions, Llc - **Location:** El Cajon, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $58,000.0 - $65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=efabb29fc6c0dc09 ## About the Role * Associate's degree or equivalent experience in IT or related field. * 3 plus years of technical support experience. * Prior IT experience supporting industrial or environmental services operations such as waste management, rail, marine, logistics, or other field-based, multi-site industrial environments preferred. * Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows OS, and endpoint support. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Clear communication and customer service mindset. * Ability to follow structured processes and documentation standards. * Bilingual in English and Spanish required. * Exposure to ITSM or help desk systems. * Basic understanding of IT security practices. * CompTIA A+, Microsoft certifications, or similar. ## Description VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products. Requirements: At VLS Environmental Solutions, the Help Desk Specialist is a foundational member of the Information Technology team, responsible for delivering reliable, consistent, and business-aligned technical support to end users. This role operates within a service-driven IT model, where responsiveness, accountability, and quality directly impact business operations. The Help Desk Specialist contributes to the stability, security, and usability of the IT environment by supporting users, maintaining system integrity, and reinforcing standardized processes., * Provide timely and effective technical support to end users, ensuring consistent and professional service experience. * Maintain established service level expectations for response and resolution, contributing to overall IT service performance and user productivity. * Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to hardware, software, and user access. * Escalate complex or unresolved issues with clear documentation and context. * Accurately document all support activity in the help desk system. * Follow established procedures and contribute to a consistent and auditable support environment. * Assist users with system usage and troubleshooting. * Support onboarding and training efforts to improve user self-sufficiency. * Support enforcement of IT security policies and guide users on proper system usage. * Identify and escalate potential risks or suspicious activity. * Maintain accurate inventory of IT assets and device assignments. * Support device setup, refresh, and recovery processes. * Perform routine system checks, updates, and maintenance. * Ensure systems remain compliant with patching and configuration standards. * Work with external vendors to resolve hardware and software issues. * Ensure issues are tracked and resolved according to internal processes. * Other Duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [How Lufthansa Industry Solutions is preparing for the Quantum Age! ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1443-how-lufthansa-industry-solutions-is-preparing-for-the-quantum-age) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)