IT Support Technician

Ziprecruiter
Santa Monica, CA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with helpdesk experience who thrive in hybrid work arrangements and can manage both remote and in-office IT support tasks.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with helpdesk experience who are comfortable supporting a large remote workforce and managing on-site events.
    — “Support employees (in person and remotely) with hybrid schedule flexibility.”
  • Individuals who can lead onboarding sessions and communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical users.
    — “Lead remote new hiring onboarding IT sessions for all incoming employees.”
  • Candidates with a background in managing SaaS accounts and maintaining inventory systems.
    — “Provision/deprovision Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) accounts for new employees.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a weekly in-office commitment of 5 days, despite the hybrid nature of the position.
    — “Willing and able to commute onsite to our Santa Monica office 5 days a week”
  • Candidates must be adaptable to new technologies and processes, which may require ongoing learning.
    — “Adaptable to new technologies and process methods.”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate expertise in SaaS administration with examples of managing access, permissions, and groups.
    — “Familiarity administering SaaS services (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack) - access resets, permissions, groups management.”
  • Showcase ability to troubleshoot Wi-Fi, hardware, and software issues effectively.
    — “Expertise at troubleshooting wifi networking, software, and hardware for end users.”
  • Emphasize inventory management and vendor coordination experience in your resume.
    — “Maintain inventory management system/stock levels, vendor relationships and coordination.”
  • Include examples of contributing to process improvements in team discussions.
    — “Contribute to process discussions, proposing solutions to opportunities for improvement during weekly team discussions.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • provide timely technical assistance
  • ensure smooth technology and infrastructure
  • support remote workforce
Typical background
1+ years of helpdesk, technical support, or customer support experience

Skills & requirements

Required

IT SupportTroubleshootingNetwork ConnectivitySaas Account ManagementInventory ManagementVendor CoordinationSystem OutagesAsset DisposalContractor Oversight

Preferred

Procurement WorkflowBasic Security PrinciplesCustomer Service

Stack & domain

TroubleshootingHardwareSoftwareNetwork ProblemsEnd-user LaptopsSoftware ApplicationsNetwork Connectivity IssuesWi-fiVPN AccessPhysical LANPrintersConference Room TechnologySaas AccountsNew Hiring OnboardingInventory ManagementVendor RelationshipsSystem OutagesRecovery Time ObjectivesResolutionOffice RelocationsAsset DisposalContractorsWindowsMacosWifi NetworkingSaas ServicesGoogle WorkspaceSlackAccess ResetsPermissionsGroups ManagementFast Paced EnvironmentTime ManagementVerbal And Written CommunicationNew TechnologiesProcess MethodsPurchasing Procurement WorkflowBasic Security PrinciplesIdentity VerificationPassphrase ComplexitySafe Handling And Disposal Of Sensitive Data2-factor AuthenticationCustomer ServicePower User FeaturesCommunicationTeamworkCollaborationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityIT SupportTechnical SupportCustomer SupportRemote WorkforceOnsite Duties

About the role

Original posting from Ziprecruiter via Greenhouse

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

Our Mission: 

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.

Who We Are: 

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for all IT-related issues, providing timely and effective technical assistance to our employees. The candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting hardware, software, and network problems, ensuring our technology and infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently. The candidate will also provide support for a 1000-person remote-first workforce with regular 300+ attendee, multi-day onsites, and other in-office duties.

Key Focuses

Individuals will serve as the first point of contact for all IT technical support requests.

Support employees (in person and remotely) with hybrid schedule flexibility.

Install, configure, and maintain end-user laptops and software applications.

Troubleshooting network connectivity issues, including Wi-Fi and VPN access.

Troubleshooting physical LAN, printers, conference room technology.

Provision/deprovision Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) accounts for new employees 

Lead remote new hiring onboarding IT sessions for all incoming employees, as well as supporting additional sessions if needed. 

Provides status updates and resolution summaries in a timely manner using internal ticketing systems and Slack instances.

Maintain inventory management system/stock levels, vendor relationships and coordination. 

Contribute to process discussions, proposing solutions to opportunities for improvement during weekly team discussions.

Communicate system outages, recovery time objectives, and resolution to end users.

Additional duties as assigned, including supporting office relocations, safely disposing of assets, and overseeing contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

Willing and able to commute onsite to our Santa Monica office 5 days a week

At least one year of helpdesk, technical support, or customer support experience.

Working knowledge of Windows and macOS.

Expertise at troubleshooting wifi networking, software, and hardware for end users

Familiarity administering SaaS services (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack) - access resets, permissions, groups management.

Comfortable operating in a fast paced and evolving environment.

Effective time management skills.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Adaptable to new technologies and process methods.

Preferred Qualifications

Related coursework or one additional year of experience.

Purchasing procurement workflow experience and execution.

Working knowledge of basic security principles (identity verification, passphrase complexity, safe handling and disposal of sensitive data, 2-factor authentication).

Strong customer service experience to technical and non-technical customers.

50+ wpm typing.

Strong command of power user features for at least one application– keyboard shortcuts, context switching, etc.

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $27.75/hr-$38.50/hr. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.

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Source: Ziprecruiter careers (Greenhouse)

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