IT Support Specialist I

Gifthealth Inc • Columbus, OH

just now • $54,000 - $64,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Support Specialist I serves as the first point of contact for end-user technical support across Gifthealth’s user environment, including workstations, applications, access, connectivity, peripherals, and standard business systems. Reporting to the IT Support Site Lead, this role responds to support requests, resolves common technical issues, documents work accurately, and escalates more complex issues to IT Support Specialist II, the IT Support Site Lead, or other IT teams when appropriate. This position focuses on rapid issue resolution, effective ticket handling, clear communication, and delivering a consistent, high-quality support experience that helps maintain user productivity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in an IT support, help desk, or customer service role.
• Basic understanding of desktop operating systems, common business applications, endpoint devices, peripherals, and standard business systems.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Foundational troubleshooting skills with the ability to follow structured processes, manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and escalate appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism under pressure, and a customer-service oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while following team processes and escalation paths, and to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of data privacy and security best practices, including appropriate handling of sensitive or regulated information, such as PHI/HIPAA environments.

Nice To Haves

• Entry-level IT certification, such as CompTIA A+, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a ticketing or IT service management system.
• Exposure to identity, endpoint, or productivity platforms in a business environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as Okta, Google Workspace, Slack, endpoint management systems, or IT service management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming IT support requests through the ticketing system, chat, and in-person interactions; triages, categorizes, prioritizes, and routes requests appropriately.
• Troubleshoots and resolves common issues involving workstations, applications, access, connectivity, user devices, peripherals, and standard business systems.
• Assists with password resets, access issues, basic identity-related tasks, onboarding, offboarding, endpoint setup, hardware support, and workstation moves/adds/changes.
• Resolves common support requests at first contact whenever possible and escalates more complex issues with clear documentation, troubleshooting history, and user impact.
• Works toward established response-time, resolution, documentation, and first-contact resolution expectations aligned with IT Support service standards.
• Documents all support interactions, troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and escalations in the IT service management system.
• Contributes to knowledge base articles, standard procedures, and repeatable troubleshooting documentation.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with technical and non-technical users, sets appropriate expectations, provides timely updates, and maintains a high level of customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED