Desktop Support Specialist II
About The Position
The Desktop Support Specialist is responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Microsoft Windows desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices in a fast-paced operational environment. This role provides onsite technical support to end users across Chicago's International Airports (O'Hare and Midway), ensuring timely resolution of hardware, software, and connectivity issues. The Desktop Support Specialist reports to the Senior Desktop Lead and works closely with the Operations Manager, team leads, and other members of the technology team to support critical business operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience of basic knowledge of desktop hardware, and the ability to install or replace hard drives, additional PCI cards, power supply units, RAM, and/or other peripherals
- Knowledge of PC imaging and cloning technology (Windows Deployment Services, SCCM OSD, Macrium)
- Familiar with BitLocker encryption
- Solid understanding of how to install the Windows OS (10,11) and configure with necessary drivers
- Familiar with Active Directory
- Must be familiar with antivirus tools and understand how to use malware/spyware scanners and removal tools
- Knowledge of Ethernet cables and how to terminate them, and install the corresponding data jacks (not a requirement as this can be taught, but it’s a plus if already known)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (e.g. manipulating spreadsheets, setting up Outlook calendar invitations, PowerPoint slideshows, etc.)
- Must be able to work with other employees and end users to provide support in a timely, and friendly manner
- Strong multitasking skills (e.g., starting a hard drive image, and while that runs installing drivers for a printer install or performing other documentation procedures)
- The ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a team
- Driver’s license required
Nice To Haves
- A+ certification
- College degree preferred
- Access to a personal vehicle a plus to travel to satellite facilities
Responsibilities
- Respond to new IT Support requests, prioritize, and document issues and resolutions
- Respond to tickets and complete detailed responses in ticketing system
- Respond to end user issues in a timely manner per SLA requirements
- Perform Desktop/Hardware installs and moves
- Hardware/Desktop Repairs, replacements, and basic software configuration such as OS installations and driver configurations
- Support MS Office products and O365 applications, and other software applications
- Support Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome and Firefox
- Installation and configuration of printers
- Troubleshooting end-user problems with various desktop/laptop issues
- Removing threats (virus, malware, etc.)
- Tracking assets, and documenting software installations
- Basic network configurations in Windows (DHCP configuration versus static IP addresses)
- Work with the IT Administrator in handling other miscellaneous IT projects
- Perform daily monitoring, administration and operational functions of the environment
- Day to day monitoring of custom software, collecting and preparing statistical data for analysis on system performance and availability (monitoring of system logs, software statistics)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, company-provided Life Insurance, Short and long-term disability. Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Paid time off and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
