IT Help Desk Technician
Job Description
Provide on-site and remote end-user support in San Diego while supporting Windows and Microsoft 365 environments.
Responsibilities
- Deliver friendly, high-quality IT support for local and remote users via phone, email, and on-site at client locations
- Troubleshoot workstations and laptops, printers, servers, Wi-Fi, VPN access, multi-factor authentication, and related peripherals including smartphones
- Support workstation deployments
- Complete administrative duties such as:
- Desktop support documentation
- Inventory and license management
- System backup and recovery
- Application upgrades
- Routine server maintenance and reboots
- Provide strong customer service focused on perception and satisfaction
- Work effectively in a team; communicate with clients, colleagues, and your manager
- Build rapport with clients
- Apply business awareness by connecting IT work to client business strategy and goals
- Document internal processes and procedures tied to job duties
- Enter time into a ticketing system as events occur
- Follow ticketing and monitoring system processes
- Manage project timelines
Requirements
- 2+ years of proven experience in IT support
- Experience with MS Windows 10 and Windows 11 plus the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience managing and administering Microsoft 365 (required)
- Some experience with Windows Server 2016 through 2022 and Hyper-V virtualization (preferred)
- Some weekend or night work may be required for maintenance, migrations, and installations
- Local in-town travel to customer sites as required
- Interpersonal skills including telephony skills, communication skills, active listening, and customer care
- Ability to multitask, adapt quickly, stay productive, and manage time efficiently
- Positive attitude and a “yes I can” approach
- Helpful, dependable behavior for clients, teammates, and management
- Education: High school or equivalent (preferred)
Technology Stack
- Microsoft server, Active Directory, Entra ID
- Windows client technologies, Windows operating systems, Windows 10, Windows 11
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft 365
- Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022, Hyper-V virtualization technology
- Wi-Fi, VPN, multi-factor authentication
- Ticketing system and monitoring systems
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Location: San Diego, CA (onsite) | Compensation: USD 28-32 per hour | Schedule: Full-time