IT Help Desk Technician
Summary
Hands-on IT Help Desk Technician at Design Ready Controls in Richmond, VA who installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots workstations, hardware, software, and networks, supports employees with technical issues, and helps keep systems secure and well-maintained. Core tech includes PC hardware, software configuration, networking, and Microsoft 365-adjacent tooling.
Join our Richmond team as an IT Technician and help keep our people, systems, and technology running at their best. In this hands-on role, you’ll install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer systems, networks, hardware, and software across the organization.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure while providing responsive technical support to employees. You’ll also train and guide users on effective, appropriate, and safe use of company technology.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who enjoys helping others, embraces new technology, and can communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users. If you’re ready to make a direct impact and help build a stronger, smarter workplace, we’d love to have you join the Richmond team.
Key Responsibilities:
· Setting up workstations with computers and necessary peripheral devices.
· Checking and install computer hardware (hard disk drives, solid state drives, mice, keyboards, etc.) to ensure functionality.
· Installing and configuring appropriate software and functions according to specifications.
· Assist security and privacy of networks and computer systems.
· Perform scheduled upgrades and maintenance to end user computers without deterring others from completing their work.
· Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve problems.
· Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedules.
· Other duties as assigned.
Education, experience, and skills:
· Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
· Communication ability – both oral and written
· Organizational and time-management skills
· An understanding of a computer system and networks
· Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Certification in the following is not required, but certainly an advantage:
o CompTIA ITF+
o CompTIA A+
o Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
o Google IT Support Professional
- Competitive Hourly Pay :$21.00-$28.00 DOE
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, ADD, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, ESST.