IT Help Desk Specialist

H--mart; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Lunch provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

H MART in San Francisco is seeking an IT Help Desk Support specialist to respond to user inquiries and provide technical assistance for hardware, software, and networks.

You will document issues, contribute to a knowledge base, and collaborate with IT teams; work hours weekdays 8:00am-5:00pm; hourly rate $29.00–$32.00, Northern California. This role offers strong growth and a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as IT Help Desk Support or similar.
• Strong hardware/software troubleshooting knowledge.
• Effective written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries and provide support via phone, email, or in-person.
• Resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
• Escalate complex problems to IT teams as needed.
• Document issues and solutions for knowledge base.
• Create user guides and training materials.

Skills

Customer service

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Bilingual Korean & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Remote desktop tools

Help desk software

Job description

H MART - San Francisco | SFC
3995 Alemany Blvd. Suite 3001
San Francisco, CA 94132, USA

Description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Respond to user inquiries and provide technical support via phone, email, or in-person.
• Assist users in resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Walk users through problem-solving processes and provide step-by-step solutions
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues reported by end-users.
• Escalate complex problems to the appropriate IT support teams for resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.
• Maintain accurate records of user issues, solutions provided, and other relevant information.
• Create and update knowledge base articles to facilitate self-help for end-users.
• Install, configure, and update software applications and operating systems.
• Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance tasks to ensure system stability and security.
• Provide basic training to end-users on using hardware and software applications.
• Create and deliver user guides and tutorials for common issues.
• Collaborate with other IT support teams and departments to resolve complex issues.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to the improvement of IT processes.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Proven experience as an IT Help Desk Support or similar role.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with help desk software and remote desktop tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) are a plus.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy
• HSA (Health Savings Accounts) per company policy

Location

• Northern California (San Francisco Bay Area)

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $29.00–$32.00 (based on experience)

Work Hours

• MON-FRI, 8:00am to 5:00pm

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