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Sr. Service Desk Technician

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Senior Service Desk Technician

Location:

San Jose, CA Schedule:

On-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Compensation:

$35–40/hr (contract); $40/hr once permanent Type:

Contract-to-Hire (potential conversion after 6+ months)

Our client is seeking a

Senior Service Desk Technician

to deliver high-quality, ITIL-aligned support across hardware, software, and enterprise services. This role goes beyond core service desk duties, requiring increased independence, technical depth, and efficiency. The Senior Technician acts as a role model for best practices in ticket handling, documentation, SLA adherence, and knowledge sharing, while mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities:

Provide advanced first-level support for

hardware, software, and IT services

across corporate offices and field teams.

Troubleshoot issues involving

Windows 11, macOS, printers, mobile devices, and network connectivity .

Fulfill service requests such as

new hire setups, account provisioning, and peripheral deployments .

Record, categorize, and prioritize tickets using

ITIL-based Incident and Request Management

practices.

Ensure timely resolution of tickets in compliance with defined

SLAs .

Document resolution steps and contribute to internal

knowledge base improvements .

Escalate issues appropriately for L2/engineering support when necessary.

Participate in the

after-hours support rotation .

Mentor and provide knowledge-sharing support to junior service desk staff.

Qualifications:

Experience:

3–5+ years in IT Service Desk or Desktop Support roles.

Proficiency in

Microsoft 365, Windows 11, macOS, iOS, Active Directory, and Intune .

Strong working knowledge of

computer systems, peripherals, printers, and mobile devices .

Experience with

ITSM platforms

(Freshservice or similar) and SLA-driven ticket management.

Understanding of

ITIL processes

(Incident, Request, Change, and Knowledge Management).

Excellent

analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation

skills.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and deliver high-quality service.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in IT/Computer Science .

Certifications:

ITIL Foundation strongly encouraged; CompTIA A+, Network+, or Microsoft certifications a plus.