Significant server / desktop support experience * Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on own initiative * Understands the importance of documentation and on time delivery * Sound ...
Significant server / desktop support experience * Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on own initiative * Understands the importance of documentation and on time delivery * Sound ...
IT Dispatch Support/Field Support Services
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
$21.50 - $29.50/hr
Sky Systems, Inc. is seeking an IT Support Engineer to provide field support services. The role ... desktops, printers, laptop and other computer peripherals hardware problems as well as desktop ...
IT Dispatch Support/Field Support Services
Glastonbury, CT · On-site
$21.50 - $29.50/hr
Sky Systems, Inc. is seeking an IT Support Engineer to provide field support services. The role ... desktops, printers, laptop and other computer peripherals hardware problems as well as desktop ...
Please see the attached job posting for more information. South Windsor Public Schools Human Resources
Please see the attached job posting for more information. South Windsor Public Schools Human Resources
Oversees daily Help Desk and ID Office activities and manages ongoing projects, assignments, and tasks for desktop support and classroom/lab technology. Plans levels of support to ensure the Help ...
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Oversees daily Help Desk and ID Office activities and manages ongoing projects, assignments, and tasks for desktop support and classroom/lab technology. Plans levels of support to ensure the Help ...
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Desktop Support/Field Service Technician/Computer Driving Technician. Location: Windsor Locks, CT We hire for many locations in US) Type of Job: Long term Contract/Contract to permanent Job Role ...
Desktop Support/Field Service Technician/Computer Driving Technician. Location: Windsor Locks, CT We hire for many locations in US) Type of Job: Long term Contract/Contract to permanent Job Role ...
Help Desk and ID Office Manager
Hartford, CT · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Oversees daily Help Desk and ID Office activities and manages ongoing projects, assignments, and tasks for desktop support and classroom/lab technology. Plans levels of support to ensure the Help ...
Help Desk and ID Office Manager
Hartford, CT · On-site
$55K - $70K/yr
Oversees daily Help Desk and ID Office activities and manages ongoing projects, assignments, and tasks for desktop support and classroom/lab technology. Plans levels of support to ensure the Help ...
Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code ... Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft ...
Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code ... Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft ...
Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code ... Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft ...
Define and enforce best-practices for Windows desktop development across the codebase: code ... Drive accessibility efforts: integrate and validate support for accessibility APIs (e.g. Microsoft ...
Executive Support Windows
Hartford, CT · On-site
$37K - $47K/yr
Provide Level 1 and 2+ deskside and remote troubleshooting support for Windows-based environments, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and AV/conferencing systems. * Act as the escalation ...
Executive Support Windows
Hartford, CT · On-site
$37K - $47K/yr
Provide Level 1 and 2+ deskside and remote troubleshooting support for Windows-based environments, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and AV/conferencing systems. * Act as the escalation ...
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Support Specialist
East Hartford, CT · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
... on laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, servers, and or/network equipment · Installs new ... Support endpoint security solutions. · Monitor and respond to RMM alerts. · Configure and ...
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Support Specialist
East Hartford, CT · On-site
$55K - $65K/yr
... on laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones, servers, and or/network equipment · Installs new ... Support endpoint security solutions. · Monitor and respond to RMM alerts. · Configure and ...
System Support Technician
Bloomfield, CT · On-site
$20/hr
FS Staffing is seeking a System Support Technician in Bloomfield, CT! We operate within a dynamic ... Desktop and laptop PCs: * Installation of operating system and user applications * Routine ...
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System Support Technician
Bloomfield, CT · On-site
$20/hr
FS Staffing is seeking a System Support Technician in Bloomfield, CT! We operate within a dynamic ... Desktop and laptop PCs: * Installation of operating system and user applications * Routine ...
Desktop Field Technician
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video conference Qualifications Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video conference Additional ...
Desktop Field Technician
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video conference Qualifications Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video conference Additional ...
Desktop Field Technician
East Hartford, CT · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Company Description Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video conference Qualifications Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video ...
Desktop Field Technician
East Hartford, CT · On-site
$19.50 - $26.50/hr
Company Description Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video conference Qualifications Break/Fix and IMAC support, trouble shooting, iPhone setup as well as video ...
Performs basic and moderately complex troubleshooting activities for desktops and laptops. May support Desk Side applications and infrastructure. Interacts directly with clients to address technical ...
Performs basic and moderately complex troubleshooting activities for desktops and laptops. May support Desk Side applications and infrastructure. Interacts directly with clients to address technical ...
Performs basic and moderately complex troubleshooting activities for desktops and laptops. May support Desk Side applications and infrastructure. Interacts directly with clients to address technical ...
Performs basic and moderately complex troubleshooting activities for desktops and laptops. May support Desk Side applications and infrastructure. Interacts directly with clients to address technical ...
DESKSIDE SUPPORT
$20.50 - $26.25/hr
Deskside Support Representative Distributed Client Services Location:SIMSBURY:ct Duration: 1 year (with possible extension) Win7/Win XP OS support Skills Overview (list or overview) Deskside Support ...
DESKSIDE SUPPORT
$20.50 - $26.25/hr
Deskside Support Representative Distributed Client Services Location:SIMSBURY:ct Duration: 1 year (with possible extension) Win7/Win XP OS support Skills Overview (list or overview) Deskside Support ...
Systems Support Specialist
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$70K - $85K/yr
You will also perform desktop services work normally handled by IT in other Dow Jones facilities ... Provide PC support including Windows operating system and basic networking. * Have the willingness ...
Systems Support Specialist
Chicopee, MA · On-site
$70K - $85K/yr
You will also perform desktop services work normally handled by IT in other Dow Jones facilities ... Provide PC support including Windows operating system and basic networking. * Have the willingness ...
Systems Support Specialist
$70K - $85K/yr
You will also perform desktop services work normally handled by IT in other Dow Jones facilities ... Provide PC support including Windows operating system and basic networking. * Have the willingness ...
Systems Support Specialist
$70K - $85K/yr
You will also perform desktop services work normally handled by IT in other Dow Jones facilities ... Provide PC support including Windows operating system and basic networking. * Have the willingness ...
Help Desk Support Technician
Hadley, MA · On-site
$19.25 - $26/hr
Responsibilities : • Deliver Tier 1 support for desktops, laptops, and peripherals • Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and coordinate repairs • Support network connectivity, VPN, and remote ...
Help Desk Support Technician
Hadley, MA · On-site
$19.25 - $26/hr
Responsibilities : • Deliver Tier 1 support for desktops, laptops, and peripherals • Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and coordinate repairs • Support network connectivity, VPN, and remote ...
Network Support Technician
Hartford, CT · On-site
Inserso is seeking Network Support Technicians to provide support to our DHS customers worldwide ... Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve desktop, network, or other IT issues. * General ...
Network Support Technician
Hartford, CT · On-site
Inserso is seeking Network Support Technicians to provide support to our DHS customers worldwide ... Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve desktop, network, or other IT issues. * General ...
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A desktop support job involves helping users to solve problems they may be having with their computers. Desktop support often requires you to help users with both hardware and software issues. This help comes in the form of walking the user through basic troubleshooting or by taking control of the terminal through remote computer desktop software. A desktop support worker specializes in troubleshooting desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Typically, your duties include speaking to customers through a headset, listening to their issue, and recommending a course of action.
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| Aspect | Desktop Support | Help Desk Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified | CompTIA A+, ITIL |
| Work Environment | On-site, hands-on troubleshooting | Remote or on-site, customer support |
| Primary Responsibilities | Fixing hardware/software issues, maintaining desktops | Responding to user inquiries, ticket management |
| Industry Usage | IT support teams, corporate environments | Help desks, IT service providers |
While both roles support end-users with technical issues, Desktop Support focuses on hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting on desktops, often on-site. Help Desk Technicians primarily handle user inquiries via phone or remote access, managing support tickets. Both roles require similar certifications and are integral to IT support teams, but their daily tasks and work environments differ slightly.
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Full-time
Re-posted 14 days ago
Element Materials Technology rating
7.3
Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
77th of 120 rated laboratories
Job description
Element has an opportunity for a Level 2 IT Support Technician to become part of our growing Americas IT Operations Team. This role will primarily focus on providing 2nd Line support and IT Project resource to our Americas colleagues and business.
We are looking for an experienced and confident individual who will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and upgrading existing systems. Someone who is technically strong in Windows, Office, Office 365, Networking and Windows Server technologies and can assist with BAU Support, new implementations, migrations, and project work.
This role is located in our Enfield, CT laboratory.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.
- 2nd line IT support – Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Teams, Ring Central. DCRM
- Administration of Microsoft AD, ADAXES
- Mobile Phone configuration and support using MDM (Intune)
- Participation in incident, problem and change management adhering to ITIL best practices using ServiceNow
- General PC / Server administration and maintenance including fault diagnostics and performance improvements
- New implementations, migrations, and upgrades
- Computer related Degree, Microsoft Certification or equivalent work experience
- Significant server / desktop support experience
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on own initiative
- Understands the importance of documentation and on time delivery
- Sound backup and system security practices
- Experience leading rollouts, migrations and system upgrades
- Very teamwork oriented
- Travel required up to approximately 10-15%
Experience within the following is required:
- Windows Server 2012 and 2016, including DNS, DHCP & WINS
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 7 and XP
- MS Teams, Ring Central
- Microsoft Office 365 Migrations and Administration (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)
- Microsoft Productivity Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Additional desirable skills:
- VMware
- Service Now (SNOW)
- Supporting and configuring mobile devices (Apple, Android and PDA)
- Cloud based technologies (Azure / AWS)
- Mimecast
- Dynamics CRM
- LIMS Experience
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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Industry
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Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Huntington Beach, CA, US