IT Helpdesk Technician
Location: Houston, TX 77064
Business Unit: CESBG
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The IT Helpdesk Technician will be the first point of contact for all IT-related issues, providing prompt, courteous, and effective technical support to internal users. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network problems, escalating complex issues when necessary. Your role is vital in maintaining user productivity and ensuring our IT services align with Ingrasys' operational needs and global IT standards.
Responsibilities
- First-Line Technical Support: Provide timely and effective first-line technicalsupport to end-users via phone, email, and in-person for hardware, software, andnetwork issues.
- Troubleshooting & Resolution: Diagnose and resolve common ITproblems,including desktop/laptop issues, printer malfunctions, software application errors,and basic network connectivity problems.
- System & Application Support: Assist users with common operating systemissues (Windows, macOS), Microsoft Office Suite, and other business-critical applications utilized in both office and advanced manufacturing settings.
- User Account Management: Create, modify, and troubleshoot user accounts andpermissions within Active Directory and other relevant systems.
- Hardware & Software Deployment: Assist with the setup, configuration, anddeployment of new computers, peripherals, and software, ensuring adherence tocompany standards.
- Documentation & Knowledge Base: Accurately log all support requests, actionstaken, and resolutions in the ticketing system. Contribute to and maintain ITknowledge base articles and troubleshooting guides for common issues.
- Escalation & Collaboration: Identify and elevate more complex or critical issuesto senior IT staff or specialized teams (e.g., System Administrators, NetworkEngineers) when necessary, ensuring proper handover and diligent follow-up untilresolution.
- IT Standards Adherence: Ensure all support activities and solutions comply withestablishedglobal IT policies, procedures, and security best practice
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in an IT Helpdesk, Desktop Support, or Technical Supportrole in a professional environment, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, or ahigh-tech sector.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for common hardware (laptops, desktops, printers,mobile devices) and software issues
- Familiarity with Active Directory for user and computer management, includingpassword resets and group policy basics and backups
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Ficonnectivity, VPN).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explaintechnical concepts clearly and patiently to non-technical users.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a highly customer-service-oriented approach.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple requests efficiently, and work effectivelyunder pressure.
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies andprocesses
Education
- Associate's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field,or equivalent practical experience and certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+).
Why Join Us
Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.