Part-Time Desktop Support Specialist
Robert Half · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3 days ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyTemporary
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.
Qualifications
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- Technical support experience
- Windows 10 environments
- Active Directory administration
- Desktop imaging processes
- PC workstations
- Desktop hardware
- Printers
- Mobile devices
- Networking concepts
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Learning new technologies
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Lifetime disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan