Description
The Level 1 Help Desk Technician provides first-line support to end-users experiencing technical issues. This role involves troubleshooting hardware and software problems, resolving basic IT issues, and escalating more complex problems to higher-level support teams as needed.
- Respond to and resolve a high volume of initial IT support requests via phone, email, or chat, including password resets, software installations, and hardware troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve basic hardware and software issues, including operating system problems, connectivity issues, and user account management
- Contribute to and utilize the internal knowledge base for common issues and solutions and provide feedback for improvement
- Create, update, and close support tickets in the IT ticketing systems, ensuring accurate documentation of all issues and resolutions
- Provide excellent customer service, maintaining a positive and professional attitude while assisting users with their technical issues
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail including multi-tasking
- Effectively troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints or concerns while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Meet or exceed performance metrics including call handling time, quality assurance, and other metrics as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
Windows 10, Support, Help desk, Help desk support, Troubleshooting, Technical support
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prefer to be local to either their Cedar Rapids IA, Huntsville AL or Raleigh NC centers if possible.
Training will start on Monday 12/1.
- 6 weeks of paid training
All schedules after training require working on either a Saturday or a Sunday or both Sat/Sun with two days off back to back during the week
The Tier II qualifications would be to have one of the following; candidates who meet one of the criteria below can be started at $15.50/hr.
- AA or some sort of completed education in Computer Science or related IT field
- obtained 2 Certifications in A+, Sec+, Net+ or CCNA
*$1.00 differential upon conversion for bilingual agents
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.50/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.
h4> About TEKsystems:
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.