Help Desk Technician
Goodheart-Willcox · Tinley Park, IL · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$50k–$60k/yrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Assist in-house and remote users with various hardware, software, and cloud-based IT support requests.
- Support, manage, maintain and/or repair all end-user devices, such as PCs, laptops, phones, scanners and printers.
- Document and track technical problems to ensure timely resolution and prevent the reoccurrence of end user issues.
- Perform computer reimaging, including formatting hard drives, reinstalling operating systems, applying updates, and installing drivers to meet department specifications.
- Perform software and hardware installations and maintenance.
- Prepare computers and computer equipment for end users, including account setup and software installation.
- Train end users as necessary on proper use of IT software and equipment.
- Research potential software solutions as needed.
- Review and maintain inventory of IT assets.
- Identify trouble ticket trends, escalate identified problems to supervisory personnel and perform problem management to ensure problems are addressed in a timely fashion.
What You’ll Bring
- Formal IT education required, however, completed IT Certifications with experience relevant to the position will also be considered.
- Recent IT internship (3+ months) or recent prior help desk experience required.
- Basic networking knowledge and experience required.
- Office 365 experience, including deployments, end user support, and troubleshooting required.
- Exposure to Active Directory required.
- Hands-on experience with computer hardware and components, including troubleshooting and parts replacement.
- Experience with Windows based operating systems, along with a broad range of software applications.
- Familiarity with performing software installations and using remote meeting software.
- Excellent problem solving and analytic skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
What We Offer
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan – a retirement plan that is 100% company funded.
- 401(k) with a company match.
- Medical plan options.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- Wellbeing Programs.
- Cariloop – a Caregiver Concierge.
- Pet Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Social Activities and Events.