On-Call IT Field Tech - Flexible Local Onsite Support

Geeks on Site; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Geeks On Site is hiring experienced Field IT Technicians to support residential and small business customers across the United States. The primary focus is troubleshooting, networking, printer configuration, and on-site IT service, with occasional POS or outdoor TV mounting jobs.

This is an on-call, 1099 independent contractor role with full flexibility and no guaranteed hours. You set your availability and driving radius, and we dispatch jobs that match proximity and skills.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in IT support or field service.
• Strong networking and diagnostic skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and provide professional customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Own required tools including a laptop, drill, screwdrivers, cable tester, and RJ45 tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair Windows and macOS issues.
• Resolve WiFi, router, and wired network problems.
• Install and configure printers and scanners.
• Replace or upgrade hardware components.
• Reinstall operating systems using bootable tools.
• Document work and communicate clearly with customers.
• Install and support POS systems and run Cat5e or Cat6 cabling.
• Perform outdoor TV mounting and basic AV setup.
• Two or more years of experience in IT support or field service.
• Strong networking and diagnostic skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently and provide professional customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Own required tools including a laptop, drill, screwdrivers, cable tester, and RJ45 tools.
• IT and POS work: $35 per hour for time on site.
• Outdoor TV mounting: starts at $65 per mounted device, varies if a helper is required.

Skills

Networking

Diagnostics

Customer service

Independent work

Tools

Laptop

Drill

Screwdrivers

Cable tester

RJ45 tools

Job description

Geeks On Site is hiring experienced Field IT Technicians to support residential and small business customers across the United States. The primary focus is troubleshooting, networking, printer configuration, and on-site IT service, with occasional POS or outdoor TV mounting jobs.

This is an on-call, 1099 independent contractor role with full flexibility and no guaranteed hours. You set your availability and driving radius, and we dispatch jobs that match proximity and skills.