Role: IT Help Desk Technician
Working Hours: 7AM - 4PM (Mon - Fri) EST
Salary Range: $1500 - $1800 USD per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract: Independent Contractor
Type of job: Remote
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first-level and limited second-level technical support to end users via
ticketing system, phone, email, and remote support tools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to workstations, laptops, mobile devices,
printers, and peripherals.
- Support common business applications and services, including Microsoft 365
(Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) and approved line-of-business software.
- Perform user account support tasks such as password resets, MFA assistance,
group membership updates, and basic permission changes, in accordance with
documented procedures and access controls.
- Accurately document incidents, service requests, troubleshooting steps, and
resolutions within the ticketing system.
- Escalate system-level, network, infrastructure, or security-related issues promptly to internal IT or designated vendors.
- Provide professional, courteous, and customer-focused support with clear
communication and timely follow-up.
- Adhere to company IT standards, security requirements, policies, and documentation procedures at all times.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to support processes,
documentation, and end-user training materials.
Key Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a help desk, service desk, or technical support role.
- Working knowledge of:
- Windows 10/11 and basic macOS support
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
- Basic Active Directory / Azure AD user support
- PC hardware, printers, and mobile devices
- Remote support tools and ticketing systems
- Understanding of IT service management concepts, including incident management, service requests, escalation procedures, and documentation standards.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tickets and
competing priorities.
- Professional demeanor with a strong customer service mindset.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, construction, or multi-site environments
preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.