Desktop Support Technician

Description

*Note that this a 1st shift position (7:00am to 3:30pm), Friday to Tuesday (Wednesday and Thursday are off days). The training period will be Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm, but once they are able to handle the job responsibilities on their own, they will move into the 1st shift on the days mentioned. ***

Duties:

1. Demonstrates basic knowledge of Tier 1 service level support as relates to addressing Hardware (End-User Devices & peripheral equipment), and application software, and operating system issues.

2. Exhibits sound customer service skills by effectively handling customer problems and ensuring proper escalation procedures are followed to problem closure.

3. Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of call log tracking to record accurately all needed information.

4. Tracks all customer service items to completion.

5. Evaluates customer service issue to determine level of service needed.

6. Escalates Tier 2 issues to appropriate resource.

7. Maintains and increases knowledge of IS application, hardware, mobile devices and multiple operating system platforms

Job Responsibilities

1. Provides laser-like focus on customer service and satisfaction with some knowledge and experience of incident management, problem management and change management processes, practices and procedures.

2. Serves as the first point of contact for the IS Department and acts as a liaison between the client community and the rest of the IS Department

3. Adheres to Service Desk standards, processes and systems required to deliver consistent high quality customer service

4. Diagnoses and resolves problems which may involve hardware, packaged software, proprietary software and peripheral equipment over the phone, via remote control tools or

on-site.

5. Maintains strong technical skills to provide prompt support for customers to determine problems and provide resolutions.

6. Manages Level 1 queues and recommends new queues to insure proper categorization and assignment of issues. Coordinates queues for site/service, working with various stakeholder groups.

7. Provides recommendations on how to improve the quality of service as well as reducing repeat incidents.

Skills:

1. Customer service oriented team player with first-rate communication, documentation, organizational, problem solving, written and verbal skills.

2. Ability to understand, analyze and resolve problems, while on the phone or on-site with user.

3. Must have working knowledge of many various pieces of equipment and software including printers, terminals, PCs, networking and telecommunication hardware, etc.

4. Knowledge and understanding of issues inherent to Microsoft software including, but not limited to security, deployment, imaging, auditing, licensing and compliance; deployment and upgrading; features and functionality.

5. Organized with the ability to follow established processes and provide recommendations for improvements.

6. Ability to analyze and solve problems by investigating and implementing predefined potential solutions using troubleshooting skills

7. Working knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite.

8. Medical terminology helpful and previous medical EUD or Service Desk level 2 support background preferred.

Skills

Troubleshooting, Technical support, Hardware, Customer service, Office 365, windows operating systems, Windows 10, pc troubleshooting

Top Skills Details

Troubleshooting,Technical support,Hardware,Customer service,Office 365,windows operating systems,Windows 10,pc troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

This position will be very client facing , so good communication, customer service skills and attention to detail required. Manager needs someone that is eager to work, and learn, and will work at a fast pace.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.