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IT Technician (Help Desk)

Forest City, NC 28043

Industry: Technical/Professional Job Number: 54173349 Pay Rate: $20.00 / HR

Job Description

[ON-SITE] IT Technician (Help Desk) – Part-Time 20 hrs/week – $20–$25/hr
 
Location: Forest City, NC area
Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Part-Time (20 hours/week)
Contract Length: 6 months (temporary)
Start Date Target: By the end of February

Work Environment: ON-SITE (no remote option)
Hours Needed: Morning availability required (to support global teams)
Additional Schedule Note: First 2–3 weeks may require up to 40 hours/week for onboarding and stabilization
 
About the Role:
Personnel Services Unlimited (PSU) is seeking an ON-SITE Temporary IT Technician / Help Desk for one of our clients in the Forest City, NC area to provide urgent operational support. This position will serve as first-line IT support and assist with system setup, day-to-day troubleshooting, and ongoing technical support for internal users across global teams.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide first-line technical support for hardware, software, and basic network-related issues.
  • Install, configure, maintain, and ensure proper operation of IT assets including desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
  • Track, document, and manage tickets using a ticketing system (ServiceNow, Jira, Freshservice, or similar).
  • Manage ticket volume effectively by prioritizing issues, troubleshooting efficiently, and escalating when appropriate.
  • Support user account administration including Active Directory, email systems, permissions, and access control.
  • Troubleshoot basic LAN/WAN, server, backup, and infrastructure issues and escalate as needed.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to support issue resolution and system maintenance.
  • Support IT security best practices and assist with security incident response, including access blocking and risk mitigation actions.
  • Assist with maintaining stable IT operations and uptime across the organization.
 
Job Skills and Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in an IT Help Desk / Service Desk / Technical Support role required.
  • Experience working with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, Freshservice, or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of ITIL/ITSM processes and the ability to manage support volume effectively.
  • Experience managing user accounts, email systems, permissions, and access control (Active Directory preferred).
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot basic network and infrastructure issues (LAN/WAN, backups, servers).
  • Experience working with third-party vendors and supporting issue resolution.
  • Experience supporting end users in a manufacturing or corporate environment.
  • Strong communication skills, professional customer service, and the ability to work independently.
  • Must be dependable and available during morning hours to support international teams.
 
Interested?
Apply today or contact Personnel Services Unlimited (PSU) for immediate consideration. This is an urgent temporary need with a targeted start date by the end of February.
Personnel Services Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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