Level 1 Help Desk Support Technician

We are a growing IT company; a great place to start and grow your career! CCS is a leading technology consulting firm providing best in class solutions to our clients for over 45 years. Expressed simply in our tagline – Right People, Right Results, Right Careers! Our philosophy is, in fact, an obsession that drives our behavior, our culture and our work. It’s why we put tremendous emphasis on hiring individuals that embody the principles that align with our obsession. We continue to successfully provide network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services to our valued clients in the northeast. Our focus is simple...our goal is to make technology easy and to help our clients use it as effectively as possible. CCS is looking to hire a Helpdesk Support Technician – Level I to be an integral part of our Onsite Services Team whose function is to provide full time, on-site, end user support for client near Hampton Connecticut. CCS is looking for an individual who will contribute to CCS’s overall success by providing exceptional client support with high levels of satisfaction in a technically diverse environment. Hourly : $20- $24 What You'll Do: Providing premium, white-glove deskside support to client end users. Providing support to other CCS divisions, including Managed Services and Project Services, as needed. Oversee and maintain the ticketing system to ensure efficiency and organization. Manage inbound tickets from initiation to resolution, ensuring timely and effective support. Provide in-person support for end-user devices, including computers, printers, fax machines, and other peripherals. Provide end-user training as needed. Ensure reliable network access and connectivity by providing support and troubleshooting as needed. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with faulty operating systems and applications. Provide support for A/V systems and Webex meeting technologies. Manage and implement Active Directory changes, ensuring accurate user access and security configurations. Maintaining knowledge of current IT technologies and trends. Provide support for client applications, including Microsoft Office, web browsers, Google Apps, antivirus software, and other proprietary applications and systems. Provide support for client-provided end-user mobile phone applications, ensuring functionality and usability. Perform additional job-related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to support business needs. What You Bring: MUST be commutable to Pomfret, CT Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with emphasis on timely response. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical users. Ability to provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with users. Possession of strong organizational skills. Possession of relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft certifications) preferred. In-depth knowledge of desktop hardware components and peripherals. Experience with various operating systems (Windows, macOS, etc.) and their administration. Possess experience with industry-standard applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, various web browsers, antivirus software, and other essential tools. Experience with administering Active Directory. Ability to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues, including those involving networking, operating systems, and applications. Knowledge of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting. Experience with network devices (routers, switches, firewalls). Understanding basic security concepts and practices. Ability to manage difficult situations professionally. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to effectively manage time in a multitasking environment, ensuring efficiency and productivity. Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all ta…