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New Era Technology

Desktop Support Technician - Entry Level

San Jose, CA; North AmericaUnited States
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Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes — putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion — we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together

Job Summary

We are looking for an Entry-Level Desktop Support Technician (L1) to join our team and provide onsite technical support to end users.

This is an entry-level opportunity and is ideal for a recent graduate or candidate with up to 1 year of IT support experience. The selected candidate will receive hands-on training and guidance to develop their desktop support and troubleshooting skills.

The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn. They should be comfortable troubleshooting basic hardware and software issues and working directly with end users.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide onsite Level 1 desktop and technical support to end users.
  • Troubleshoot basic hardware, operating system, software, and connectivity issues.
  • Set up and configure laptops, desktops, monitors, and other IT equipment.
  • Install and replace computer hardware components such as RAM and disk drives.
  • Install, configure, and upgrade operating systems and software applications.
  • Assist with Windows and macOS operating system deployment and imaging.
  • Support Microsoft Office 365 and other standard business applications.
  • Troubleshoot VPN, antivirus, authentication, and application-related issues.
  • Perform basic system health checks, software updates, patching, encryption, and security-related tasks.
  • Test equipment after repairs or configuration changes to ensure it is working properly.
  • Create, update, and manage support tickets using IT service management/ticketing tools.
  • Properly document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and ticket updates.
  • Identify and prioritize urgent technical issues and escalate them when required.
  • Assist with IT asset management, equipment tracking, and inventory activities.
  • Support video conferencing and basic infrastructure-related activities.
  • Follow established IT support procedures, security standards, and company guidelines.
  • Work closely with onsite leadership and the global operations team.
  • Travel between local client sites when required.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 0–1 year of experience in desktop support, IT support, help desk, or a related technical environment.
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware and troubleshooting.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows and macOS.
  • Basic experience installing and troubleshooting software applications.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
  • Experience using an IT ticketing/help desk system is preferred.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems logically and systematically.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and processes.
  • Ability to work onsite on a daily basis.
  • Reliable transportation to travel to local sites when required.
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills

  • CompTIA A+ certification.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting Lenovo laptops or Apple MacBooks.
  • Familiarity with VPN, antivirus, endpoint management, or software deployment tools.
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