Help Desk Support Technician
Old World Industries · Northbrook, IL · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
Serve as the primary point of contact for end-users, providing responsive technical support for hardware, software, and network issues. This role ensures operational efficiency by managing service requests, maintaining user accounts, and supporting a hybrid workforce environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide general troubleshooting and problem resolution of all end-user hardware and software issues.
- Set up and maintain computers, laptops, and peripheral devices.
- Respond to service requests, telephone calls, and email, using the help desk system to track and monitor problems and requests, ensuring a timely resolution.
- Maintain Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD) infrastructure by on-/off-boarding users and properly allocating permissions and managing security.
- Install new computer and peripheral devices such as docking stations, printers, scanners, etc. and perform upgrades to existing systems by installing new hardware and software applications.
- Recommend, plan, and execute Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office/365, and other software upgrades and computer system configurations. Manage projects related to upgrades.
- Work with team members in a collaborative environment to troubleshoot issues, also work with vendors until computing and technical issues are resolved.
- Document internal procedures and create, maintain, and improve technical documentation.
- Responsible for maintaining the ITIL system of record, Freshservice.
- Provide remote assistance for end-users and assist with the onboarding of new users.
Work arrangement
This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 3+ days in-office per week.
Education, Skills and Abilities
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in a technical support or help desk is required.
- Language: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is highly preferred.
- Certifications: Various IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft 365 Certified) are preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of Microsoft operating systems, including advanced configuration and troubleshooting.
- Networking: Solid understanding of networking concepts and how to troubleshoot networking issues.
- Modern Tools: Experience with Freshservice or similar ITIL service management platforms.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move computer equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Communication: Good communication/support skills and an understanding of what it takes to provide good technical support to both local and remote users.
- Organization: Self-motivating and well-organized to ensure that tickets and projects are completed with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
- Company-paid identity theft insurance
- Company-paid disability
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Company-paid employee assistance program
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance