Help Desk Specialist / System Administrator

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a proactive Help Desk Specialist / System Administrator for an immediate temporary on-site assignment from October through December. The role pays $28.00–$32.00 per hour for an 8-hour day, with a 1-hour lunch break, and includes two weeks of paid side-by-side training to ensure a smooth transition.

As the primary technical contact for internal staff across office and operations environments, you will focus on onboarding, workstation deployment, and end-user

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline (equivalent experience/certifications accepted).
• 1–3 years of hands-on IT support or help desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical onboarding for new hires, including account provisioning, device imaging, and hardware setup.
• Provide responsive technical support for desktop, laptop, mobile, network, and printer issues.
• Manage user accounts, security groups, licensing, and permissions across core business platforms.
• Support operational technology, including shop floor hardware, label printers, and specialized system terminals.
• Maintain IT inventory, log tickets, document resolutions, and elevate complex technical issues when necessary.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Ticket management systems

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Help Desk Specialist / System Administrator for an immediate temporary contract covering a leave of absence from October through December. Operating 100% on-site, this role pays $28.00 - $32.00 per hour for an 8-hour daily shift scheduled between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break). As the primary technical contact for internal staff across office and operations environments, you will focus heavily on seamless employee onboarding, workstation deployment, and end-user support. The role includes two weeks of paid side-by-side training to ensure a smooth transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical onboarding for new hires, including account provisioning, device imaging, and hardware setup.
• Provide responsive technical support for desktop, laptop, mobile, network, and printer issues.
• Manage user accounts, security groups, licensing, and permissions across core business platforms.
• Support operational technology, including shop floor hardware, label printers, and specialized system terminals.
• Maintain IT inventory, log tickets, document resolutions, and elevate complex technical issues when necessary.

Skills

• Education: Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (equivalent experience/certifications accepted).
• Experience: 1-3 years of hands‑on IT support or help desk experience.
• Tools: Familiarity with endpoint management tools (e.g., Microsoft Intune) or ticket management systems.
• Environment: Prior experience providing technical support in manufacturing or production settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• Operating Systems: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows desktop administration and troubleshooting.
• Cloud & Directory Services: Hands‑on experience with Microsoft 365 services and basic Active Directory management.
• Hardware & Networking: Practical experience configuring PCs, peripherals, and basic LAN/WAN networking (TCP/IP, Wi‑Fi).
• Soft Skills: Excellent customer service mindset, strong problem‑solving abilities, and clear communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Accessibility

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)