Information Technology Help Desk Specialist
Job Description
MRK Property Management LLC is hiring an on-site Information Technology Help Desk Specialist in El Segundo, CA to support end users and help keep company systems running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Model company mission and values in daily work
- Deliver first-level IT help desk support by evaluating, prioritizing, and managing incoming inquiries
- Research, diagnose, and troubleshoot system, equipment, and service issues; provide accurate solutions
- Respond in a timely manner to address help desk requests and other operational technology concerns
- Record, document, follow up, and close all help desk tickets and inquiries
- Track and route unresolved issues; escalate to the next support level as needed
- Monitor systems and software to proactively spot issues, resolve problems, and help prevent repeat occurrences
- Recommend internal process and procedure improvements for software, hardware, and other technical enhancements
- Update and maintain databases for users, customers, vendors, and other parties while ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Assist with training current users and onboarding new team members on software and IT processes
- Maintain an accurate hardware inventory: stocking, organizing, documenting, and obtaining user agreements for assets
- Set up equipment for new team members according to position requirements
- Support IT with setup and installation of new computers, software, and equipment for new sites as needed
- Intake and deploy hardware including stocking, imaging, configuring, and delivering desktops, laptops, and peripherals
- Improve skills over time by staying current with market trends and internal processes
- Work directly with the IT team for continued learning and skill development
- Provide excellent customer service through various communication methods to build strong relationships with team members and vendors
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience providing help desk support to non-technical users
- Professional IT certification credentials encouraged
- Intermediate working knowledge of MS Server 2019/2022/2025
- Advanced working knowledge of Windows 11
- Intermediate working knowledge of Office Applications for O365 and Active Directory services
- Intermediate knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS
- Proficiency in iOS and Android mobile operating systems
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of help desk management software and remote access applications
- Advanced troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and multi-tasking skills
- Experience provisioning and configuring Windows computers for a domain environment
- Experience setting up IT infrastructure in a physical location including cable management, workstation setup, and network connectivity
- Intermediate knowledge of configuring managed switches
- Strong organizational skills for maintaining computer inventory and stocking supplies
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Technologies
- MS Server 2019
- MS Server 2022
- MS Server 2025
- Windows 11
- Office Applications for O365
- Active Directory services
- TCP/IP
- DHCP
- DNS
- iOS
- Android
- Help desk management software
- Remote access applications
- Managed switches
Benefits
- Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
- Supplemental insurance for employees and families
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
- Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
- Paid holidays, approximately fourteen (14) per year
- Peace of mind and a great working environment
Company Values
- Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change
- Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward
- Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination; we can achieve anything we can imagine
- Purpose Over Pride: collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each other