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Middleground It

Help Desk II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

This role will provide help desk coverage for 40 hours a week, with occasional after hours or weekend scheduled work and upgrades. The Help Desk II Technician is responsible for the continuous ...

Agile Defense

Help Desk Technician

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$19.75 - $26.75/hr

Provide help desk support for all supported applications via phone/email. * Serve as the initial ... Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends when necessary. Additional Skills & Qualifications ...

Hinkle Law Firm LLC

Help Desk Technician

Wichita, KS

$18 - $24.25/hr

Help Desk Technician Reports To: CISO FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary: The Help Desk Technician will be the first point of contact for all IT-related requests within the firm. This role ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Help Desk Specialist

Rome, NY · On-site

$52K - $108K/yr

Help Desk Specialist The Opportunity: Are you a dedicated, adaptable professional passionate about ... Ability to work weekends, holidays, and up to 12 hours a day outside of normal work hours * Ability ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Help Desk Specialist

Rome, NY · On-site

$52K - $108K/yr

Help Desk Specialist The Opportunity: Are you a dedicated, adaptable professional passionate about ... Ability to work weekends, holidays, and up to 12 hours a day outside of normal work hours * Ability ...

Middleground Technologies

Help Desk II

Chicago, IL

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

This role will provide help desk coverage for 40 hours a week, with occasional after hours or weekend scheduled work and upgrades. The Help Desk II Technician is responsible for the continuous ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Help Desk Specialist

Rome, NY · On-site

$52K - $108K/yr

Help Desk Specialist The Opportunity: Are you a dedicated, adaptable professional passionate about ... Ability to work weekends, holidays, and up to 12 hours a day outside of normal work hours * Ability ...

Chesapeake Containment

Help Desk Technician

Hickory, NC · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

Entry-Level Help Desk Technician Are you a problem-solver with a passion for technology? Do you enjoy helping others? If so, then this entry-level Help Desk Technician position is for you! In this ...

Ken's Foods

Help Desk Supervisor

Marlborough, MA · On-site

Ken's Foods is seeking a Help Desk Supervisor to lead day-to-day Help Desk operations and provide direct leadership to Help Desk technicians. This role ensures reliable and timely technical support ...

Fazoli's

Help Desk Analyst

Lexington, KY · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Help Desk analysts are the primary point of contact for all users of technology seeking technical ... weekends · Ability to multi-task and prioritize all technical issues that arise. · Associate ...

Fazoli's

Help Desk Analyst

Lexington, KY · On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Help Desk analysts are the primary point of contact for all users of technology seeking technical ... weekends · Ability to multi-task and prioritize all technical issues that arise. · Associate ...

Agile Defense

Help Desk Technician

Montgomery, AL

$19.75 - $26.75/hr

Provide help desk support for all supported applications via phone/email. * Serve as the initial ... Willing to work overtime, holidays and weekends when necessary. Additional Skills & Qualifications ...

Chesapeake Containment

Help Desk Technician

Hickory, NC · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

Entry-Level Help Desk Technician Are you a problem-solver with a passion for technology? Do you enjoy helping others? If so, then this entry-level Help Desk Technician position is for you! In this ...

STI

Help Desk Technician

Golden, CO · On-site

$20.75 - $28/hr

Help Desk Technician Golden, CO 12+ Months NOTE: This is 100% on site, with 5-8hr days to start, and then move to 4-10's after a month or 2 of training. Please DO NOT submit a candidate that is not ...

GDIT

Help Desk Technician

Oklahoma City, OK

$19.12 - $25.88/hr

No Help Desk Technician I Transform technology into opportunity as a Help Desk Technician I with ... Provide weekend and holidays coverage as needed. * Requires a High School Diploma or GED.

3ME Consulting, Inc.

Help Desk Specialist

Hialeah, FL · On-site

The Help Desk Specialist will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support related to personal workstations (desktops and laptops) and the productivity software installed. Responds ...

SiloSmashers

Help Desk Manager

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

Help Desk Manager This position is part of a proposal submission and is contingent upon contract award. Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid) Clearance: DHS Suitability Description: Oversee help desk ...

ITC Federal, Inc

Help Desk Supervisor

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Help Desk Supervisor Location US- ID 2026-1546 Remote Yes Overview JOB TITLE: Help Desk Supervisor AGENCY SUPPORTED: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - MEGA 6 Automated Litigation Support POSITION ...

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How much do weekend help desk jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend help desk in the United States is $23.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Weekend Help Desk jobs?

Weekend Help Desk jobs involve providing technical or customer support during the weekend, usually outside of regular business hours. Employees in these positions assist users with troubleshooting computer systems, software, or other technology-related issues via phone, email, or chat. The primary goal is to resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime, ensuring that customers or staff have the support they need at all times. Weekend Help Desk roles are common in organizations that require 24/7 support or have clients in different time zones.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Help Desk professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Help Desk professional, you need strong troubleshooting abilities, technical knowledge of computer systems, and typically a high school diploma or relevant IT certifications such as CompTIA A+. Familiarity with ticketing systems, remote desktop tools, and common operating systems is usually required. Excellent communication, patience, and problem-solving skills help you effectively support users and handle stressful situations. These skills ensure timely, effective technical support during critical weekend hours when resources may be limited.

What is the difference between Weekend Help Desk vs Weekend IT Support Specialist?

AspectWeekend Help DeskWeekend IT Support Specialist
CredentialsBasic certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+)Similar certifications, sometimes more specialized
Work EnvironmentHelp desk or call center, remote or on-siteTechnical support, on-site or remote, often in corporate settings
Employer & IndustryIT service providers, tech companies, internal support teamsIT departments, managed service providers, corporate environments
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for weekend tech support rolesSeeking specialized IT support roles on weekends

Weekend Help Desk and Weekend IT Support Specialist roles share similar credentials and work environments, often within IT support teams. The main difference lies in the scope: Help Desk roles typically handle general user issues, while IT Support Specialists may deal with more technical or specialized problems. Both are common in corporate and service provider settings, catering to weekend support needs.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Weekend Help Desk professional, and how can they be managed effectively?

Weekend Help Desk professionals often encounter unique challenges, such as handling urgent technical issues with limited in-house support or accessing specialized resources that may only be available during regular business hours. Effective communication and thorough documentation become especially important to ensure seamless handoff between weekend and weekday teams. Proactively familiarizing yourself with escalation protocols and self-service resources can help resolve issues efficiently. Additionally, strong time management and adaptability skills can help you juggle multiple requests and maintain high-quality service during busy weekend periods.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Help Desk job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,154 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Help Desk II

Middleground It

Chicago, IL • On-site

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

We are a rapidly growing IT Managed Service Provider located in the Loop. We provide outsourced IT services to clients in the Chicago area, including industries such as Healthcare, Legal, Financial, Manufacturing, Federal Government, and many more. We are very fast paced and this position requires quick thinking and a "can do" attitude.
We are looking for an eager, hungry, and motivated individual for full time salaried employment who is willing to work hard and be a team player. In this IT help desk II opportunity, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing Windows based technical support to end-users on a variety of issues under the guidance of senior engineers. Most technical support will be either from our office or on-site at client locations in the Chicago area.
This support will involve responding to telephone calls and e-mails and then identifying, researching, and resolving technical problems with Microsoft Windows related software and PC Hardware. This role will provide help desk coverage for 40 hours a week, with occasional after hours or weekend scheduled work and upgrades.
The Help Desk II Technician is responsible for the continuous operation of all including personal computers, laptops, mobile devices, local and remote storage, telecommunications, printers, copiers, meeting room audio-visual support, desktop software support and network troubleshooting for clients.
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • College degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Certifications in A+, MCSA, MCSE preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 3-5 years' work experience as a Help Desk II Technician in a corporate environment.
  • Must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and be able to support them.
  • Must have excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be self-directed and have the ability to problem solve.
  • Must have ability to be disciplined and self sufficient
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Must have valid driver's license.
  • Preferred to have Managed Service Provider experience

Compensation:
You will learn an immense number of things at our company.
Background will be checked.
Please send your resume and contact information, and one recent IT project you completed.
This will be a W2 position.
Professional and city working environment
Ideal candidate will live closer to the downtown Chicago area
Office located one block east of Union Station
Please, no recruiters!
Please, do not call us about this position!
**posting will be deleted only once the position has been filed. if posting still up, job still available**

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