Junior IT Desktop Support Technician

United States Gold Bureau4 months ago
Leander, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Desktop Support Technician

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Level 1 Desktop Support Technician to join our growing team in Leander, Texas. This fully onsite role is ideal for someone looking to begin or grow a career in IT support while working in a fast-paced, high-volume sales and call center environment within the precious metals industry.

The Desktop Support Technician will provide day-to-day technical assistance to employees, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and help maintain reliable IT operations across the organization. The ideal candidate is customer-service oriented, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and can effectively support users in a high-energy office setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide first-level technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, headsets, and peripherals
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, network connectivity, VoIP, and user access issues
  • Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Mac based workstations and common business applications
  • Support employees in a high-volume call center and sales environment with timely issue resolution
  • Set up new employee equipment, user accounts, and system access
  • Assist with password resets, email troubleshooting, Microsoft 365 support, and conferencing tools
  • Respond to help desk tickets and document resolutions in the ticketing system
  • Perform routine system updates, patches, and preventative maintenance
  • Support conference room technology, phones, and office equipment as needed
  • Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT staff when necessary
  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality while working in a security-conscious precious metals environment

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent: required
  • Associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in Information Technology: preferred
  • Basic understanding: of Windows operating systems, networking concepts, and computer hardware
  • Strong tech troubleshooting and problem-solving skills:
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities:
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize: in a fast-paced, high-volume office environment
  • Reliable transportation: and ability to work fully onsite in Leander, TX

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience: with Microsoft Teams, Slack, NetSuite, or HubSpot is a plus
  • Familiarity: with Microsoft 365 and Active Directory preferred
  • Experience supporting users: in a call center, sales, or customer service environment preferred
  • Basic knowledge: of printers, scanners, VoIP phones, and office networking equipment
  • CompTIA A+ certification: or willingness to obtain certification preferred

Physical Requirement:

  • Ability to lift and move computer equipment up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk throughout the workday

US Gold Bureau, Benefits and Perks:

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD

401k:

  • 100% match, up to 3% of contribution
  • 50% match for 4th and 5th % of contribution
  • Fully vested upon enrollment

PTO:

  • 3 weeks (15 business days) per year

Holidays:

  • Up to 11 paid days per year

Events/Fun:

  • Employee Appreciation and Recognition Events and Trips
  • Monthly Social Squad Events
  • Seasonal and holiday Events

REPORTS TO: IT Support

DEPARTMENT: IT/Dev

HOURS of WORK: M-F, 8:30 – 5:30, or as business needs

LOCATION: Onsite in Leander

TRAVEL: None to Minimal (local)

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Required Skills

Slack
Computer hardware
NetSuite
Customer service
Multitasking
Problem-solving
Microsoft 365
Technical support
Microsoft Teams
Active Directory
Troubleshooting
Windows operating systems
Networking concepts
VoIP
HubSpot