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Desktop Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description:

Responsibilities :

  • Adhering to SLAs.
  • ITIL Processes awareness and adhering to ITIL process workflow.
  • Reporting to the HCL Track Lead / Team Lead.
  • Handling tickets/requests to troubleshoot the nature of reported problems and taking necessary steps to resolve those problems Troubleshooting technical issues
  • Ensuring that the IT processes are adhered to
  • Building and configuring shopfloor PCs as well as loading of critical software
  • Setup and troubleshooting printer/faxes/copiers/RF guns or phone equipment in offices.
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity issues and diagnosing and solving hardware/software issues.
  • Coordinates with IT vendors and ensures the site is up and running.
  • Be proactive in reporting IT related issues, engage and escalate to right teams and stakeholders.
  • Vendor coordination to resolve IT issues for all IT and OT technologies.
  • Communicate and update to all stakeholders on critical items and issues related to IT.
  • Be responsible for IT activities at site.
  • Be responsible to execute IT related projects and deliverables at site.
  • Drives critical issues at site with larger HCL team ensuring timely resolution with least downtime at site.
  • Improves and maintains customer and employee satisfaction
  • Performing asset inventory activities as needed.
  • Create documentation for processes and procedures of day-to-day work. Creating KB articles.
  • Providing frontline customer Support, including hardware and software troubleshooting and diagnosis.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7yrs hands on dedicated experience as deskside/Onsite support/local IT engineer
  • Strong Microsoft Operating System installation (Win10 / Win11 / MAC OS X) and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong Experience in Providing Hands & feet Support for Network and Datacentre Equipment/Devices
  • Strong desktop support knowledge including hardware, software, and networking concepts
  • Strong skills in hardware level concepts on Desktops, laptops, Notebooks, Printers and Handhelds.
  • Good knowledge of iOS, Android OS, rugged devices (tablets and iPads).
  • Knowledge of windows Image build process and SCCM deployments, Intune, Autopilot.
  • Good knowledge on SCCM, Intune, AD and JAMF
  • Good knowledge in handling RF scanners, industry level label printers (Zebra, etc)
  • Good hand on knowledge on OT technology such as PLCs, manufacturing plant IT, etc
  • Hands on experience in handling Data center hardware.
  • Good knowledge on Network, Storage servers, VMs, and Cloud technology.
  • Experience in handling managed print services, corporate / network printers.
  • Understanding of user account creation for Active Directory, Exchange Mailboxes, Distribution lists.
  • Remote desktop connectivity applications like SMS, Bomgar, WebEx, Live Meeting, and Windows tools tool.
  • Troubleshoot and assist end users with mobile device setup, activations and performance issues, Handheld –Android & IOS support knowledge.
  • Strong Customer service skills
  • Excellent communication and conversation skills (Verbal and Written) and good documentation skills.
  • Able to handle unforeseen situations.
  • High level of acceptance
  • Knowledge on ITIL Ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, BMC remedy etc, and ITIL concepts such as change process, problem, incidents, and requests tickets.

Additional Responsibility:

  • Might need to travel to other sites based on demand and requirements.
  • On-call requirement for P1/Urgent issues outside regular support hours (local business hours).
  • Handle operations and customer requirements as per process and agreed SOW.
  • Possible rotational shifts.

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of , , , , age, , , , physical or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

Desktop Support Specialist

Northlake, IL
Full time

Published on 05/07/2026

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