Help Desk Technician

Lids; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail sports merchandise seeks a Help Desk Support to assist with IT systems and point-of-sale equipment. The role requires strong communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and a thorough understanding of computer systems. Candidates should possess an IT-related degree or relevant experience in a medium-sized company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Help Desk support.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems and networking.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions to non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for IT and point-of-sale equipment.
• Investigate and resolve issues for users via Helpdesk.
• Document issues in the ticketing system and provide solutions carefully.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

IT-related degree

Job description

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Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.

We currently operate 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.

The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.

General Position Summary

Under general direction, performs a variety of computer systems administration and support tasks, including analyzing, constructing, documenting, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting of PC hardware, operating systems, software applications, peripherals, and point-of-sale devices for the entire organization. Performs a variety of project tasks and requires good written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with users diplomatically and skillfully. May interact with engineers, vendors, and/or applications development to restore service and/or identify and correct core problems.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to retail stores and corporate/field employees for IT and Point-of-sale equipment
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve (in real-time) issues brought to the Helpdesk, using different diagnostic techniques
• Understand the processes and procedures used to conduct business in the retail industry so you can provide support across the corporate enterprise
• Provide prompt, thorough, and courteous solutions to the issues reported to the Help Desk
• Document issues in the ticketing system
• Communicate technical solutions to a non-technical workforce
• Complete and close the Help Desk tickets under your assignment in a timely manner
• Provide regular status updates to the Manager of IT Operations
• Evening/weekend availability

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing Help Desk support to medium-sized companies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of computer systems, networking, and mobile device
• IT-related degree or a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing Help Desk support to medium-sized companies.

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must excel in a fast-paced environment, have a positive mindset, and possess great communication skills (both written and verbal). Attention to detail is a must!

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