Technical Support Specialist

Talentify; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO/Vacation/Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Gardena, CA is seeking a Technical Support Specialist to support internal IT operations. This contract role involves helping engineers and staff, tackling hardware, software, and peripheral issues while growing communication and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will be the primary IT contact, manage hardware inventory and subscriptions, and provide tech support across the company, with a start-up vibe and 10-hour days Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of macOS and Windows.
• User-centric and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Persistent problem-solver with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal IT support.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and peripherals for employees.
• Manage IT hardware inventory, procurement, and deployment.
• Monitor and evaluate company-wide subscription services.
• Provide technical support across the company.
• Support macOS and Windows environments.

Skills

Troubleshooting macOS/Windows

User-centric mindset

Explain technical concepts

Problem-solving & ownership

Education

Degree in technical field or equivalent

Job description

About this job

Technical Support Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated IT Support Temp to assist with our internal technology operations. In this role, you will tackle a variety of engaging challenges and provide essential tech support to our talented engineers and support staff. This position is an excellent opportunity for a proactive problem-solver to advance their skills in communication and prioritization within a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal IT support.
• Provide timely and helpful assistance to all employees by troubleshooting hardware (macOS, Windows), software, and peripheral issues.
• Manage IT hardware inventory, procurement, and deployment.
• Monitor, maintain, and evaluate our company-wide subscription services.
• Technical support
• Troubleshooting hardware
• Experience with macOS and Windows operating systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience with supporting and troubleshooting modern operating systems (macOS, Windows)
• A user-centric and helpful demeanor
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
• A persistent problem-solver with a strong desire to learn and take ownership of projects

This role is based onsite, in an office environment. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour workdays. The start-up environment allows you to help grow the team and assist with tech issues across the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Gardena, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gardena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.