Help Desk Technician — Windows & 365 Support, Onsite/Remote

Upstate Services Group; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Certification support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Upstate Services Group is seeking a Help Desk Technician to join our IT support team in a customer-focused role. You will provide first-level technical support via phone, email, and onsite, resolve hardware and software issues, and help maintain computer systems and peripherals.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in IT support, strong Windows skills, and familiarity with MS 365 and networking basics. Certifications like CompTIA A+ are a plus, and you should be able to work independently and as part

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a help desk or IT support role
• Strong knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, networking basics, and remote support tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• CompTIA A+ or other IT certifications are a plus
• Knowledge of PBX systems are a plus
• Knowledge of virtualization systems are a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level technical support via phone, email, and onsite
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues for employees
• Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, applications, and peripherals
• Document and track support requests through the Helpdesk system
• Escalate complex issues to higher-level support when necessary
• Assist with onboarding of new employees, including account setup and equipment preparation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company systems, policies, and procedures

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

CompTIA A+ or equivalent certs

Tools

Microsoft 365

PBX systems

Virtualization

Remote support tools

Job description

Upstate Services Group is seeking a Help Desk Technician to join our IT support team in a customer-focused role. You will provide first-level technical support via phone, email, and onsite, resolve hardware and software issues, and help maintain computer systems and peripherals.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in IT support, strong Windows skills, and familiarity with MS 365 and networking basics. Certifications like CompTIA A+ are a plus, and you should be able to work independently and as part