Desktop Support Specialist

Raas Infotek

Calgary

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 65,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

An IT service company based in Canada is looking for a Field Service/Desktop Technician L1. The successful candidate will provide hardware and software support to employees, assist in inventory management, and generate weekly reports. Experience with Windows and Macintosh platforms is essential, along with technical training and strong customer service skills. The role involves travel between offices, making it crucial for candidates to possess a valid driver's license and be responsive to different work schedules.

Qualifications

3-5 years IT experience including technical training.
Knowledge of Windows and Macintosh platforms.
Experience troubleshooting multiple computer platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide overall hardware/software support to employees.
Image and install software on Windows and Apple devices.
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software issues.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Aptitude for learning

Education

MCP and/or A+ certifications

3-5 years IT experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows 10 OS Imaging

Job description

Position: Field Service / Desktop Technician L1

This role will be to provide overall hardware/software support to employees and incoming new hires. The position will assist in providing weekly reports, inventory management, and other administrative tasks as needed.

The successful candidate must be capable of providing optimum customer service through professional commitment and dedication, adapt to change, and learn quickly in a highly dynamic environment. The job will require travel between offices (up to 150 miles).

Responsibilities

Image and install software on Windows and Apple laptops/desktops including iMac, installations, moves, additions, and changes and remote support.
Troubleshoot post deployment issues on multiple computer platforms: Windows, Macintosh.
Printer break‑fix and installation.
Disposal, redeployment and asset reclaim.
Data backup and data recovery coordination.
Hardware refresh.
Warranty and out‑of‑warranty repair and replacement.
Spare parts management.
Audio and video support including health checks.
Inventory and asset management – depot operations.
Coordinate with external vendors for dispatch support.
Identify and resolve hardware and software application conflicts.
Open and close service requests, as well as manage classification, assignment, tracking, and completion of requests or incidents.
Responsible for asset tagging and entering all incoming equipment into our asset management system.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to properly onboard incoming new hires.
Ensure that hardware is properly assigned and updated into our management system.
Provide weekly reports on physical inventory counts as well as record weekly outflows of hardware equipment.
Work with external suppliers to schedule repairs for damaged/malfunctioning hardware.
Ensure that resolutions are consistent with company standards and policies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Prefer 3‑5 years IT experience, including technical training.
Knowledge of Windows and Macintosh platforms (including portables) and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Experience with imaging Windows 10 OS.
Familiar with basic network concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, Windows networking, Ethernet).
Experience in using PC‑based word processing, presentation, and e‑mail software preferred.
Experience with using PC‑based spreadsheet software sufficient to develop formulas, complete calculations across multiple worksheets, and use functions preferred.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours or a modified schedule to support planned activities or emergency situations.
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks among many competing requests.
Experience working in or supporting a call center or help‑desk environment.
MCP and/or A+ certifications.
Aptitude for learning.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in teams and in a team environment.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Own car for transportation (mileage will be reimbursed by policy).