IT Help Desk Technician II

Divergent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Learning and development reimbursement

Job summary

A tech company in California is seeking a Help Desk Technician to support customers with technical issues. This role involves troubleshooting, managing customer queries, and ensuring prompt resolution of help desk tickets. Candidates should have a BS/BA degree or relevant certifications, excellent technical knowledge, and a customer-focused attitude. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $30 to $56 per hour, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information subject to U.S. export controls.
• Demonstrated proficiency related to position.
• Good understanding of computer systems and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance.
• Perform troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques.
• Answer help desk tickets and provide timely resolution.
• Manage accounts in multiple systems including Active Directory.

Skills

Tech savvy

Customer-oriented

Ability to diagnose technical issues

Office 365 experience

Education

BS/BA Degree or Certification(s)

Job description

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end‑to‑end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday

Purpose

We are looking for a Help Desk Technician to provide fast and useful technical assistance on computer systems. You will answer queries on basic technical issues and offer advice to solve them. An excellent Help Desk Technician must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively to understand the problem and explain its solution. They must also be customer‑oriented and patient to deal with difficult customers. The goal is to create value for clients that will help preserve the company’s reputation and business.

The Role

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance
• Perform local and remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions
• Answer help desk tickets and provide timely resolution.
• Walk the customer through the problem‑solving process
• Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
• Complete tasks and/or projects as assigned in downtime.
• Record events and problems and their resolution in the ticketing system
• Follow‑up and update customer status and information
• Pass on any feedback or suggestions by customers to the appropriate internal team
• Identify and suggest possible improvements on procedures
• Manage accounts in multiple systems, including Active Directory, the Atlassian Cloud, Office 365 & others as assigned.
• Procure I.T. equipment and provision based on user requirements.
• Record new assets and update existing asset changes in asset management system

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls
• Demonstrated proficiency related to the position, including a BS/BA Degree OR Certification(s)/Certificate(s) OR Technical Program Completion OR Past Work Experience
• Tech savvy, good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues
• Office 365 experience preferred
• Customer‑oriented with a positive attitude
• Willingness to tackle problems and find solutions
• Able to work on‑site
• Occasional after‑hours or holiday weekends on call.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S01 – S02 as evaluated through our interview process.

• INT S01: $30.00 – $49.00
• INT S02: $34.00 – $56.00

Pay Range

$30 – $56 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world‑class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you’re truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year‑end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company‑sponsored life insurance and short and long‑term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We’re committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High‑Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high‑performing team within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Together, we’re disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

E‑Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9). The information provided on the Form I‑9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.