Associate IT Specialist

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Stock options

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking an Associate IT Specialist to join our IT Operations team in a fast-paced environment. You will provide first-level support for desktops, laptops, printers, and software, while ensuring service requests meet SLAs.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in technical support, strong Windows proficiency, customer service skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This role offers growth in a dynamic automotive EV company based in California.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in a technical support role, preferably desktop support or helpdesk
• Familiarity with desktop hardware components, peripherals, and troubleshooting techniques
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems (Windows 10/11) and common desktop applications such as Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Office
• Able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, and software
• Respond to service requests and incidents in a professional manner while meeting the designated SLA
• Prepare and deploy freshly provisioned computers
• Maintain an inventory of IT assets, including laptops, desktops, and accessories
• Install, configure, and upgrade desktop hardware and software components, including operating systems, drivers, and applications
• Stay up-to-date on the latest IT trends and technologies

Skills

Desktop support

Helpdesk

Windows OS

Computer hardware

Customer service

SLA management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

We are looking for an Associate IT Specialist to join our IT operations team at Harbinger Motors. We are a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team, seeking a versatile individual who can adapt to various roles and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a strong eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, peripherals, and software
• Respond to service requests and incidents in a professional manner while meeting the designated SLA
• Prepare and deploy freshly provisioned computers
• Maintain an inventory of IT assets, including laptops, desktops, and accessories
• Install, configure, and upgrade desktop hardware and software components, including operating systems, drivers, and applications
• Stay up-to-date on the latest IT trends and technologies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a technical support role, preferably in a desktop support or helpdesk role
• Familiarity with desktop hardware components, peripherals, and troubleshooting techniques
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 10/11) and common desktop applications such as Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Office.
• Able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Bonus Points

• Eager to learn and proactively take on new challenges
• Experience supporting employees in an office environment
• Experience with ITIL or other IT service management methodologies
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), or similar are a plus

Key Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range

$29—$34 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.