1099 IT Break/Fix Hardware Technician

SMARTECH-CSI.com; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SMARTECH-CSI.com is seeking experienced IT Break/Fix Hardware Technicians to perform onsite troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of computers and IT equipment in Lafayette and surrounding areas. As an independent contractor (1099), you will provide your own transportation and tools, and you will be responsible for taxes and business requirements.

Travel to customer locations and professional customer service are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with IT hardware repair or break/fix support.
• Excellent time management and the ability to complete service calls within required timeframes.
• Strong communication skills are vital, including clear communication with customers, dispatch, and management.
• Must be able to consistently follow policies, procedures, and established processes.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Repair desktop, laptop, and workstation hardware.
• Replace defective components and peripherals.
• Perform equipment swaps, upgrades, and installations.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware connectivity issues.
• Test equipment and confirm proper operation.
• Document work performed, parts used, and equipment information.
• Provide professional customer service at each site.
• Follow all company and customer policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Skills

PC troubleshooting

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Customer service

Job description

1099 IT Break/Fix Hardware Technician

Position: Independent Contractor (1099)

Type: Field Service / Onsite

Schedule: As Needed / Project-Based

We are seeking experienced IT Break/Fix Hardware Technicians to provide onsite troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of computers and IT equipment at customer locations in the Lafayette and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Repair desktop, laptop, and workstation hardware.
• Replace defective components and peripherals.
• Perform equipment swaps, upgrades, and installations.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware connectivity issues.
• Test equipment and confirm proper operation.
• Document work performed, parts used, and equipment information.
• Provide professional customer service at each site.
• Follow all company and customer policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Requirements

• Experience with IT hardware repair or break/fix support.
• Strong PC and peripheral troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to complete service calls within required timeframes.
• Strong communication skills are vital, including clear communication with customers, dispatch, and management.
• Must be able to consistently follow policies, procedures, and established processes.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Smartphone with reliable internet access.
• Professional attitude and customer-service skills.
• Ability to travel to customer locations.

Preferred

CompTIA A+ or equivalent hands-on experience; experience with Dell, HP, Lenovo, or other business-class hardware.

Contractor

This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Technicians provide their own transportation and standard IT tools and are responsible for their own taxes and applicable business requirements.