Level 1 Help Desk TechnicianLocation: Torrington, CTSchedule: 100% On-Site | Monday-FridayAbout the OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to build your IT career with a large, well-established construction organization with a strong reputation in its industry. The company has been successful for decades, continues to grow, and provides the stability of an established organization while still giving employees opportunities to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and advance their careers.We are looking for someone who has gotten their start in IT and is ready for the next step. Ideally, you will have around one year of Help Desk, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or similar hands-on IT support experience.This is not a position where you need to come in knowing everything. The goal is to find someone with a good technical foundation, strong customer service skills, and the motivation to continue learning. You will work alongside experienced IT professionals, support employees throughout the organization, and gain valuable experience in a professional corporate IT environment.As you grow in the position, you will have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, become involved with additional technologies and projects, and build experience beyond traditional Level 1 Help Desk support.Responsibilities
- Provide Level 1 Help Desk support to internal employees
- Troubleshoot Windows desktop and laptop issues
- Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
- Assist with password resets, account access, permissions, and basic Active Directory tasks
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, printers, peripherals, and basic connectivity issues
- Set up, configure, and deploy computers and other IT equipment
- Document incidents, requests, and resolutions within the ticketing system
- Escalate more advanced technical issues to senior members of the IT team
- Communicate with users to understand problems and walk them through solutions
- Deliver a high level of customer service to employees across the organization
- Assist with technology deployments, upgrades, and other IT initiatives as opportunities arise
Qualifications
- Ideally around 1 year of Help Desk, Service Desk, Desktop Support, or IT Support experience
- Hands-on experience supporting Windows computers
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory
- Understanding of basic networking and connectivity concepts
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable interacting with employees at different levels of an organization
- Strong desire to learn, develop technically, and build a long-term career in IT
Why Join?
- Opportunity to join a large, well-known and established construction organization
- Excellent opportunity for someone early in their IT career to gain professional experience
- Work alongside experienced IT professionals who can help expand your technical knowledge
- Gain hands-on exposure beyond basic password resets and ticket resolution
- Develop experience with corporate systems, hardware, Microsoft technologies, user support, and IT operations
- Opportunity to become involved with deployments, projects, and additional areas of technology
- Join a stable company where you can establish yourself and continue growing professionally
- Build the foundation to move into more advanced areas of IT as your experience develops
Career GrowthThe biggest advantage of this opportunity is the ability to get your foot in the door with a strong, established organization and continue building from there. Someone who comes in as a Level 1 Help Desk Technician, demonstrates reliability, learns the environment, and continues developing technically can build experience that prepares them for more advanced IT responsibilities over time.For someone who already has their first year or so of IT support experience and is looking for the right organization to continue their career, this is an opportunity to gain strong hands-on experience, learn from an established IT team, and continue growing within a successful company. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrington, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrington, CT. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Torrington,CT.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.