IT Support Specialist

Soapy Joe's Car Wash; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Soapy Joe's Car Wash is seeking a hands-on IT Support Specialist to keep our growing business running smoothly. This role blends corporate help desk support with in-field troubleshooting at sites.

You’ll help users by resolving tickets, supporting Microsoft 365 and Windows 11, handling basic networking, and traveling to locations to address tunnel outages, POS issues, printers, and network problems. Clear documentation and runbook creation are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in help desk or field IT, multi-site experience a plus.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 troubleshooting skills.
• Solid basic networking knowledge (IP, DHCP, DNS, WiFi).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first IT contact for corporate and field teams.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document support tickets.
• Support Microsoft 365, Windows 11, software, browsers, printers.
• Build runbooks to streamline issue resolution.
• Travel to sites to resolve tunnel outages, WiFi, POS, and devices.
• Open tickets with vendors and ISPs and document progress.
• Maintain spare equipment and quick-response kits.

Skills

Help desk experience

Microsoft 365

Windows 11 troubleshooting

Networking basics

Multi-site experience

Tools

POS systems

Intune

Job description

Description

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on IT Support Specialist to help keep our growing car wash business running smoothly. This role blends corporate help desk support with in‑the‑field troubleshooting when our sites need extra support.

In our environment, uptime is everything. When a tunnel goes down or team members are locked‑out of their accounts, operations stall and revenue is impacted. Your mission is simple: move fast, troubleshoot effectively, and get our teams back online with minimal downtime.

If you enjoy solving problems, working in a fast‑paced environment, and seeing the direct impact of your work on daily operations, you’ll thrive here.

What You’ll Do

Help Desk Support (HQ & Sites)

• Serve as the first point of contact for IT issues across corporate and field teams.
• Receive, troubleshoot, resolve, and thoroughly document support tickets.
• Support Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint), Windows 11, desktop issues, software installations, browser problems, and printer troubleshooting.
• Maintain strong ticket documentation and help build and improve runbooks to streamline recurring issue resolution.

Field Support

When remote troubleshooting isn’t enough, you’ll head on‑site.

• Travel to locations to resolve issues such as tunnel outages, iPad problems, WiFi failures, and other operational disruptions.
• Diagnose power issues, network outages, and software application problems.
• Troubleshoot and support POS systems, kiosks, receipt printers, tablets, barcode scanners, cameras, and NVR systems.
• Swap cables, replace peripherals, deploy new equipment, and perform basic connectivity checks.
• Open and manage tickets with vendors and ISPs, provide detailed documentation, and drive issues through full resolution.
• Maintain spare equipment and ready‑to‑go kits (cables, adapters, peripherals) so you can respond quickly when something breaks.

Networking (Foundational Level)

You don’t need to be a network engineer, but you should be comfortable with the basics:

• Running ping tests and interpreting results
• Reviewing ipconfig output
• Troubleshooting DHCP, DNS, and WiFi issues
• Triage and elevate more complex networking problems when needed

Not part of this role:

Component‑level hardware repair or server administration — those are handled by other members of the IT team.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of help desk, desktop support, or field IT experience (multi‑site experience is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of basic networking concepts (IP, DHCP, DNS, WiFi).
• Clear and calm communication skills — especially when working with frustrated users.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple active issues.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to site locations.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting POS systems or working in retail/multi‑site environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, or MDM tools.
• Experience working with ISPs and vendors, with strong documentation habits.
• ITIL background or structured ticketing discipline.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary seated or standing position for various increments of time
• Able to move about to access a variety of tools and office equipment
• Able to consistently operate a computer or other electronic device
• Able to ascend or descend a ladder, crouch or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, lift over head, twist and turn body when appropriate
• Must be able to communicate clearly through both verbal and written form