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Job Description
Only qualified Desktop Support Technician candidates located near Mountain View, CA, will be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence
Experience Required:
3-5 years in a corporate desktop support/service desk environment
Ticket handling: ability to follow up, track, and close tickets efficiently
Basic troubleshooting: hardware, software, and end-user issues
Strong customer support and communication skills
Technical Environment:
Mac-heavy environment (˜90%) - must be comfortable supporting macOS
Some exposure to Windows PCs (˜10%)
Mobile device support: Android & i
OSSystems & Tools:
Microsoft Exchange
Active Directory
G Suite (Google Workspace)
Slack
ServiceNow (or similar ticketing tools)
Responsibilities:
The Desktop Support Technician installs, updates, and repairs personal computer hardware, software, and network service systems
Maintains and implements desktop solutions in support of organizational business needs
Provides professional-level phone support to customers
Performs all duties in accordance with company policies and procedures
Troubleshoot and replace laptop and PC hardware
Perform hardware upgrades, hardware disposal, loaner program, asset inventory, software inventory, remote imaging, new hire setup, termination, relocation, remote and automated updates, and remote support
Handle problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution and follow-up for difficult user problems, referring more complex problems to the next level of technical staff
Set up, maintain and troubleshoot
Participate in the IT Support queue, which will result in assigning and prioritizing open issues
Log, prioritize, assign and troubleshoot all calls, voicemails, emails, trouble tickets and walk-up requests reporting technical problems. When appropriate, determine the appropriate group for escalation
Troubleshoot issues as 1st and 2nd level support for desktop and enterprise applications, local/networking printing, e-mail, connectivity, remote access, and hardware issues.
Perform server and desktop computer updates to safeguard from malicious viruses and malware
Manage customer issues and requests by creating, tracking and documenting technical solutions
Manage deliverables associated with a project by prioritizing, tracking, and completing assigned tasks
Build/deploy new workstations (desktops, laptops)
Install/upgrade hardware/software on Windows workstations
Troubleshoot assigned tickets to determine if the issue can be resolved or determine the appropriate group for escalation
Maintain positive relations through effective customer follow-up
Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.