Helpdesk Support Technician

CRG; Archdale (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A company in the Triad area is seeking a Helpdesk Technician for a contract-to-hire position. The role involves first-line support for internal and external customers across multiple IT services and equipment. Responsibilities include managing help desk tickets, troubleshooting various devices, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in a Windows environment and possess strong technical and communication skills. The position requires onsite presence in Archdale, NC.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working in a Windows environment.
• Experience with McAfee desktop security products.

Responsibilities

• Handle Tier 1 service desk escalations through tickets, email, or phone.
• Create user and service accounts and configure hardware as part of employee setup process.
• Support audio, video, and voice equipment in conference rooms.
• Manage and monitor internal assets to ensure accurate inventory records.

Skills

Windows 7, 8.1, 10

Microsoft Office, Office 365, Outlook, Skype for Business

Printers, scanners, computer peripherals

Mobile devices (iOS, Android)

Client PC connectivity - Ethernet, TCP/IP and VPN

McAfee products - security, laptop encryption and backup

Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills

Ability to communicate technical information

Education

An Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

Job description

Overview

A CRG Client in the Triad area is looking for a Helpdesk Technician for a contract-to-hire position. This individual will be the first line of support for internal and external customers for all IT services and equipment. This candidate will manage help desk tickets, assign second-line support when necessary, and configure, set up, monitor, and troubleshoot computers, phones, printers, AD logins and email accounts, and other tasks as assigned by the Service Desk Manager.

Location

Archdale, NC (onsite role)

Duration

Contract to Hire

Pay

$20-22/hour (DOE)

Work Hours

7am-4pm or 8am–5pm; occasional weekends and holidays may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle Tier 1 service desk escalations through tickets, email, or phone
• Follow up on outstanding requests and ensure timely resolution
• Create user and service accounts and configure hardware as part of employee setup process
• Support audio, video, and voice equipment in conference rooms
• Manage and monitor internal assets to ensure accurate inventory records
• Manage and monitor enterprise service desk application
• Be eligible to travel to remote sites and subsidiaries
• Other duties may be added and/or assigned as needed

Qualifications

• Windows 7, 8.1, 10
• Microsoft Office, Office 365, Outlook, Skype for Business
• Printers, scanners, computer peripherals
• Mobile devices (iOS, Android)
• Client PC connectivity - Ethernet, TCP/IP and VPN
• McAfee products - security, laptop encryption and backup
• Experience with McAfee desktop security products
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of end-users
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a Windows environment

Preferred Experience

• An Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with training, experience or certification in IT or networking, and previous service desk, call center experience