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Help Desk Specialist

Orlando, FL · On-site

$35/hr

Career growth opportunities About Us Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor ...

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Equipment Engineering Manager

Orlando, FL · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

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VP of Engineering - Rime.AI

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$212K - $273K/yr

Rime is a foundation modeling company that builds voice AI for enterprises running customer experiences at scale. Our models are purpose-built for high-volume conversational deployments, engineered ...

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Help Desk Specialist

Unusual Machines

Orlando, FL • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

You in This Role will provides day-to-day problem resolution to end-users regarding their PC or MAC hardware and software applications, along with problem resolution for all other IT assets onsite (e.g. LAN, servers, etc.) Also provides support for the design, procurement, installation and configuration of all site IT infrastructure to support effective and efficient technology use at the site (e.g. electrical power, LAN, servers, disaster recovery, etc.) Perform asset management functions for all IT assets within the site(s).
What You'll Do
  • Responds to Service Desk referrals of end-user requests for help solving PC hardware, software, peripheral or production equipment related problems or issues.
  • Prioritizes problems based on severity, urgency and impact to the business; tracks all outstanding incidents until successful resolution. May hand off extremely complex technical problems to higher-level support or other IT department staff if required.
  • Troubleshoots any technical difficulty with PC hardware and software issues, Internet, network applications, configurations and peripheral equipment.
  • Works with enterprise support groups and outside vendors to resolve problems or issues.
  • Coordinates through the change management process to move, install, upgrade, remove and configure site IT assets and supporting infrastructure.
  • Maintains the asset management system (additions/changes/deletions) for accurate tracking of all IT assets within the site(s).
  • Supports and conducts routine audits of site IT assets and processes to ensure compliance with established company policies and procedures, as well as compliance with Governmental regulations and policies.
  • Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
  • Able to demonstrates ability to solve somewhat more complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job. Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately. Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity.
  • Able to apply strong functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments. May require knowledge of or ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments. Able to demonstrate continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used in completing daily work assignments.
  • Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand.
  • Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations. Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers

Benefits
  • Hourly range: $ 30.00 - $35.00
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Catered Lunch 5 days a week
  • 401K
  • Career growth opportunities

About Us
Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.
We're expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue, STEM education, and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we're solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.
If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you'll feel right at home here.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

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