Level 1 Help Desk Support Technician

Custom Computer Specialists
Hampton, CT
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Entry-level IT professionals with hands-on technical skills and a willingness to provide on-site support will find this role a good fit.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with foundational IT knowledge and a preference for direct client interaction
    — “providing premium, white-glove deskside support to client end users”
  • Individuals who are flexible with after-hours work and can manage multiple tasks
    — “Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team”
  • Professionals with a strong interest in growing their career in IT support
    — “a great place to start and grow your career”

Things to consider

  • The role requires reliable transportation and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
    — “Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. independently”
  • Candidates must be commutable to two specific locations in Connecticut.
    — “MUST be commutable to both Pomfret, CT and Uncasville, CT”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with Active Directory and end-user training in your resume and interview.
    — “Manage and implement Active Directory changes, ensuring accurate user access”
  • Highlight your ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues.
    — “Ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of network protocols and devices in your application materials.
    — “Knowledge of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • providing premium, white-glove deskside support
  • managing inbound tickets from initiation to resolution
Typical background
relevant IT support experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Helpdesk SupportTicketing System ManagementNetwork SupportOperating Systems AdministrationEnd-user Training

Preferred

Industry Certifications (e.g., Comptia A+, Comptia Network+, Microsoft Certifications)

Stack & domain

Comptia A+Comptia Network+Microsoft CertificationsDesktop Hardware Components And PeripheralsVarious Operating Systems (windows, Macos, Etc.)Active DirectoryA/V SystemsWebex Meeting TechnologiesEffective Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsAbility To Provide Excellent Customer ServiceAbility To Communicate Technical Information Clearly And ConciselyIT SupportNetwork IntegrationSupport ServicesProducts SolutionsApplications Services

About the role

Original posting from Custom Computer Specialists via Greenhouse

We are a growing IT company; a great place to start and grow your career!

CCS is a leading technology consulting firm providing best in class solutions to our clients for over 45 years. Expressed simply in our tagline – Right People, Right Results, Right Careers! Our philosophy is, in fact, an obsession that drives our behavior, our culture and our work. It’s why we put tremendous emphasis on hiring individuals that embody the principles that align with our obsession. We continue to successfully provide network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services to our valued clients in the northeast. Our focus is simple...our goal is to make technology easy and to help our clients use it as effectively as possible.

CCS is looking to hire a Helpdesk Support Technician – Level I to be an integral part of our Onsite Services Team whose function is to provide full time, on-site, end user support for client near Hampton Connecticut.  CCS is looking for an individual who will contribute to CCS’s overall success by providing exceptional client support with high levels of satisfaction in a technically diverse environment. 

Salary: $40,000- $48,000

What You'll Do:

Providing premium, white-glove deskside support to client end users.

Providing support to other CCS divisions, including Managed Services and Project Services, as needed.

Oversee and maintain the ticketing system to ensure efficiency and organization.

Manage inbound tickets from initiation to resolution, ensuring timely and effective support.

Provide in-person support for end-user devices, including computers, printers, fax machines, and other peripherals.

Provide end-user training as needed.

Ensure reliable network access and connectivity by providing support and troubleshooting as needed.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues with faulty operating systems and applications.

Provide support for A/V systems and Webex meeting technologies.

Manage and implement Active Directory changes, ensuring accurate user access and security configurations.

Maintaining knowledge of current IT technologies and trends.

Provide support for client applications, including Microsoft Office, web browsers, Google Apps, antivirus software, and other proprietary applications and systems.

Provide support for client-provided end-user mobile phone applications, ensuring functionality and usability.

Perform additional job-related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to support business needs.

What You Bring:

MUST be commutable to both Pomfret, CT and Uncasville, CT

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with emphasis on timely response.

Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical users.

Ability to provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with users.

Possession of strong organizational skills.

Possession of relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA  A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft certifications) preferred.

In-depth knowledge of desktop hardware components and peripherals.

Experience with various operating systems (Windows, macOS, etc.) and their administration.

Possess experience with industry-standard applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, various web browsers, antivirus software, and other essential tools.

Experience with administering Active Directory.

Ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues, including those involving networking, operating systems, and applications.

Knowledge of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting.

Experience with network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).

Understanding basic security concepts and practices.

Ability to manage difficult situations professionally.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Ability to effectively manage time in a multitasking environment, ensuring efficiency and productivity.

Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.

Preferred: 1-2 years of experience providing in-person support for end-user hardware, operating systems, and applications.

Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. independently.

Capability to transport equipment between floors and outlying buildings as needed.

Must have reliable transportation to support on-site duties and client needs.

Ability to provide on-site support during the client’s working hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), five days a week.

Ability and willingness to provide after-hours technical assistance to support critical services.

Ability and willingness to provide after-hours technical assistance to support meetings.

Ability and willingness to represent the CCS brand as outlined in the company handbook by maintaining professional dress, hygiene, and workplace etiquette.

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CCS Offers:

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits including:

Medical and dental plans

Company paid vision and short and long term disability plans

Flexible spending programs including Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite fitness center (or gym membership reimbursement for client or satellite based employees)

Company paid life Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Technical certification gift card rewards program

Come experience our unique culture and see how our “right people, right results” philosophy has led to our outstanding success!  We are great place to start your IT career!

EEO Statement:

Custom Computer Specialists is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.  To request a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position or to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, contact humanresources@customonline.com or 631-864-6699.

Source: Custom Computer Specialists careers (Greenhouse)

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