What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desktop Technician position at Epic Placements?
Desktop Support Technician – Windows / Active Directory
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Employment Type: 3 Contract with possible full-time hire | W-2
Pay Rate: $30/hour W2 (no 1099, C2C or 3rd parties please)
About the Opportunity
Epic Placements is partnering with a leading IT managed services organization seeking a hands-on Desktop Support Technician to support a Windows-based enterprise environment. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their IT career who enjoys troubleshooting, working directly with users, and building their technical skills in a professional support environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide desktop and end-user support for Windows 10/11 workstations, laptops, and peripherals.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and user-access issues.
- Support Active Directory administration, including password resets, account management, and basic permissions.
- Assist with Microsoft 365 applications, Outlook, Teams, and related productivity tools.
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Windows devices and workstations.
- Troubleshoot basic networking issues involving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN connectivity.
- Document incidents, track service tickets, and escalate more complex issues when needed.
- Deliver friendly, professional, and responsive technical support to end users.
What We're Looking For
- 1–3 years of experience in desktop support, help desk, or IT technical support.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting Windows operating systems.
- Working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals and PC hardware.
- Familiarity with ticketing systems and standard IT support processes.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to troubleshoot independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
Nice to Have: Experience in managed services (MSP) environments, Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, or Windows device imaging and deployment.
Why This Opportunity?
You'll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting a professional IT environment while working alongside experienced technical teams. This is an excellent opportunity to continue developing your Windows administration, troubleshooting, and enterprise support skills.
E-Verify Statement
Epic Placements participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from each employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Epic Placements is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resolve the issue before taking any adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Salary : $30