Help Desk Technician
Vertical Mechanical Group
- Pay
- $58K to $70K
- a year
- Location
- Reston, VA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 7
- 13 days ago
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About the company
Vertical Mechanical Group
Construction · 201 to 500 employees
Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is a full-service commercial HVAC, Plumbing, Controls, and Mechanical Services contractor serving customers throughout the region. VMG performs complex mechanical construction across commercial office, multifamily, government, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and mission-critical environments. Our continued growth is driven by our commitment to our employees, our customers, and delivering high-quality mechanical solutions.
What you'll do
- Respond to help desk tickets, phone calls, emails, and employee support requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and mobile device issues.
- Set up, configure, and maintain computers, laptops, printers, tablets, phones, and other company technology.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and update software and operating systems.
- Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including computer setup, user accounts, system access, and equipment.
- Support Microsoft 365 applications and other business software used throughout the organization.
- Assist employees with password resets, account access, permissions, and other common user issues.
- Troubleshoot Wi-Fi, network connectivity, remote access, and basic infrastructure issues.
- Provide support for iOS and Android mobile devices.
- Maintain accurate records of company IT equipment, devices, and inventory.
- Document common technical issues, solutions, and IT procedures.
- Track support requests and ensure issues are properly documented and resolved.
- Escalate complex technical issues to senior IT staff, vendors, or service providers when necessary.
- Assist with technology deployments, upgrades, replacements, and other IT projects as needed.
- Provide professional and courteous technical assistance to employees across the organization.
- 1–3 years of experience in a help desk, IT support, desktop support, or similar technical support role.
- Strong working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and common business applications.
- Familiarity with computer hardware, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices.
- Experience supporting iOS and Android devices.
- Familiarity with remote access and remote support tools.
- Experience working with help desk or ticketing systems.
- Basic understanding of networking, Wi-Fi, user accounts, and access permissions.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple support requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users.
- A customer-service mindset and willingness to assist employees at all levels of the organization.
- CompTIA A+, Microsoft, or other relevant IT certifications are preferred but not required.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Exposure to a growing organization and evolving technology environment.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture.
What you need
- 1–3 years of experience in a help desk, IT support, desktop support, or similar role
- Strong working knowledge of Windows operating systems
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and common business applications
- Experience supporting iOS and Android devices
- Familiarity with remote access tools and help desk or ticketing systems
- Basic understanding of networking, Wi-Fi, user accounts, and access permissions
- CompTIA A+, Microsoft, or other relevant IT certifications (preferred)
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Perks
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Professional development
- Career growth
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