Help Desk Technician I

Willdan is seeking a Help Desk Technician I in Oak Brook, Illinois. This hybrid role involves providing first-level technical support to end users, ensuring high customer service and efficient issue resolution across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, printers, phones, and basic networking issues
• Respond to and manage helpdesk tickets, phone calls, and in-person requests with professionalism and a focus on customer satisfaction
• Set up and configure workstations and user environments for new hires and replacements, including software installations, user data transfers, and peripheral setup
• Support the onboarding and offboarding process using standardized forms and checklists
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date IT asset inventory for assigned locations; participate in audits, asset tagging, lease returns, and decommissioning processes
• Contribute to IT process improvements by helping create technical documentation and knowledge base articles to support user self-service and internal training
• Assist with MDM solutions (e.g., MangeEngine, JAMF, InTune) for mobile device and computer endpoint management
• Participate in IT projects such as system migrations, hardware refreshes, software rollouts, and office moves
• Identify recurring issues and escalate unresolved problems to higher-level support or engineers
• Look for ways to improve response/resolution time and service desk efficiency, including automation opportunities and form/process enhancements
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace including IT storage areas
• Carry and set up equipment up to 35 lbs
• Identifies, researches, and resolves technical problems. Responds to telephone calls, emails/helpdesk tickets and personnel requests for technical support
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of IT operations

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 1-3 years of helpdesk or IT support experience in a professional environment
• Proficiency in Windows 11, MacOS, and Microsoft 365 services
• Familiarity with enterprise software ticketing systems (ServiceNow) and standard support tools
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts and troubleshooting (Wi-Fi, DNS, VPN, etc.) and an understanding of ITSM, ITIL, and ITAM frameworks
• Experience with a service desk platform (e.g. ServiceNow)
• Exposure to device management platforms such as JAMF, ManageEngine, or Microsoft Intune
• Familiarity with workflow automation, scripting (e.g., PowerShell) and process documentation
• Associate/Bachelors degree or relevant technical certifications (e.g. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, HDI Support Center Analyst, or Microsoft certifications) are preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid role requires three days per week in the office

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