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Helpdesk Specialist
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Reference: BH-389669
Helpdesk Specialist
Location:
Remote but must be local to Houston for periodic meetings
Descritpion:
Help Desk Admin is an information technology (IT) professional who helps users resolve issues with computer hardware or software. They respond to user inquiries, assessing problems and issues with IT equipment and applications. Must have good technical knowledge and be able to communicate effectively to understand the problem and explain its solutions. They must also be customer-oriented and patient to deal with difficult customers.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• First point of contact in all computer hardware, software, and telecommunications problems and requests. Use remote capability to assist with troubleshooting.
• Provide customer service/help desk/technical support experience that includes migration support, MS Office and desktop configuration.
• Desktop site support - Determine the best solutions based on the issue and details provided by customer
• Provide support and resolve problems related to installed computer software.
• Troubleshoot printer connection issues
• Maintain support materials: edit, update, and generate support documents for Service Now Knowledge Article and IT Service Desk knowledgebase.
• Azure Administration including account creation, security group management, licensing, MFA.
• Exchange Admin Center – manage, create user, distribution, shared mailboxes.
• Intune – Manage computers, applications.
• Password Resets for various websites/applications
• Document and log incidents ticket using Service Now tracking tool.
• First level support company email on mobile devices
• Provide support for VPN software connection issues
• Vendor VPN account creation
Minimum Requirements:
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining a customer service attitude
• Experience in troubleshooting hardware, software and network connectivity issues
• Must understand technical support practices such as ticket documentation, service level agreements, statistics and escalation processes.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Organizes workload, sets priorities and works within deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintains confidentiality of information
• Must have flexibility for working rotating on call schedule and backfilling for peers when coverage is needed.
Estimated Min Rate: $23.00
Estimated Max Rate: $25.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
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Posted on 10-10-2025
Helpdesk Specialist
Information Technology
Contract