Helpdesk Support

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists in Illinois seeks a reliable IT Support Technician to provide onsite support for Operations facilities, including end-user devices, printers, networking gear, and OT environments. You will follow established procedures and SLAs while delivering hands-on troubleshooting.

This role requires independence, strong troubleshooting skills, and willingness to participate in on-call rotations and site shift schedules.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year hands-on IT support experience
• Experience imaging/deploying laptops and printers
• Experience with Windows 11 and Linux, plus basic networking
• Experience in a ticketing system environment
• CompTIA A+ certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Image, configure, deploy, and maintain laptops and desktop systems
• Provide technical support for Windows 11 and Linux environments
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, and application issues
• Support user onboarding and workstation setup activities
• Diagnose and resolve printer issues, including network-connected printers
• Perform basic networking troubleshooting, including connectivity and cabling issues
• Respond to equipment failures and restore service following SOPs
• Assist with asset management and equipment lifecycle activities
• Work assigned tickets and service requests within SLA
• Execute Change Management activities according to established procedures
• Respond to emergent technical events affecting site operations
• Escalate complex issues when needed

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused IT Support Technician to provide onsite technical support for Operations facilities. The successful candidate will support end-user computing devices, printers, networking equipment, and operational technology environments while following established technical procedures and service-level expectations.

This role is hands-on and requires strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently, and a willingness to participate in on-call rotations and site shift schedules.

Key Responsibilities

End User Support

• Image, configure, deploy, and maintain laptops and desktop systems
• Provide technical support for Windows 11 and Linux environments
• Troubleshoot hardware, operating system, and application-related issues
• Support user onboarding and workstation setup activities

Hardware & Infrastructure Support

• Diagnose and resolve printer issues, including network-connected printers
• Perform basic networking troubleshooting, including connectivity and cabling issues
• Respond to equipment failures and restore service following documented SOPs
• Assist with asset management and equipment lifecycle activities

Operational Support

• Work assigned support tickets and service requests within SLA requirements
• Execute Change Management (CM) activities according to established procedures
• Respond to emergent technical events impacting site operations
• Escalate complex issues when resolution steps are unclear or require higher-level intervention

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on IT support experience
• Experience with:
• Laptop imaging and deployment
• Printer troubleshooting and support
• Basic networking concepts and troubleshooting
• Windows 11 operating systems
• Linux operating systems
• Experience working within a ticketing system environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow documented procedures and technical SOPs
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA A+ Certification
• Background supporting:
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
• Familiarity with change management processes

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.