Mother Lode Holding Company is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Associate Service Desk Technician to join our Information Technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in IT while gaining hands-on experience supporting end users, hardware, software, and enterprise technologies.
In this role, you'll provide first-line technical support to our internal customers, helping ensure our employees have the technology they need to serve our customers. You'll troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues, configure new equipment, travel to branch offices to provide onsite support, and work alongside experienced IT professionals in a collaborative environment.
How You'll Contribute
- Provide first-line technical support through phone, chat, and the internal ticketing system.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and application issues for end users.
- Escalate complex technical issues to specialized IT teams when appropriate.
- Travel to company branch offices approximately 2–3 days per week to provide onsite technical support.
- Install, relocate, and maintain desktop computers, laptops, monitors, printers, VoIP phones, and other peripheral devices.
- Configure and prepare endpoint devices for deployment.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows operating systems and common business applications.
- Document solutions and contribute to the IT knowledge base.
- Assist with support for proprietary and cloud-based business applications.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism while delivering outstanding customer service.
- Perform other technology-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
- Approximately 1 year of experience in a technical support, help desk, or desktop support environment (internships or relevant technical experience may be considered).
- Must be 21 years of age or older to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
What You'll Bring
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure
- Strong customer service skills with a positive, professional attitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Effective troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
- Basic understanding of computer hardware, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously develop technical skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.32 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
