Desktop Support Technician

Overview

AmTrust Financial is currently seeking a talented individual to fill a role as Desktop Support Technician. The Desktop Support Technician will report to the Director, IT End User Services and is part of the Tier II team responsible for supporting a wide range of IT related issues, including desktop, laptop, network, telecom, video conferencing, VoIP, mobility, and server or infrastructure problems.

The position is also a member of a global remote support team working to diagnose, resolve, and respond to IT incidents in a fast‑paced environment. The Desktop Support Technician provides end‑user support and installs/maintains personal computer hardware and software utilizing hands‑on and remote resolution capabilities to ensure the efficient and successful operations of AmTrust’s corporate business, while following all IT and Security standards and practices.

The Desktop Support Technician will work closely with other IT groups, business departments, and external entities.

• Provide high quality, service focused support in person, by phone or email with both onsite and remote end users.
• Troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end‑user assistance where required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and work with other teams to identify root cause and resolution.
• Follow up with customers to ensure their technology needs are being met and issues are resolved.
• Install, diagnose, repair, maintain and upgrade all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance.
• Provide desktop/laptop break/fix/maintenance support.
• Provide support to growing mobility platforms (iOS, Android, macOS and Windows based platforms).
• Document incidents, problems and requests in the company ticketing system (Service Now). Ensure detailed work notes are documented with every Service Now ticket.
• Escalate critical incidents to Management as needed.
• Perform regular stock room audits to assist the IT Asset Management team.
• Day‑to‑day operational activities associated with shipping and receiving of IT hardware.
• Work independently while simultaneously being a collaborative team member striving for team success.
• Follow standard operating procedures around process and documentation.
• Minimal travel required.
• Keeps current with market trends and demands.
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
• May be required to work overtime as assigned.

• Associate’s degree: proven industry experience will be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• 2‑3 years of experience in IT Desktop Support with a focus on end‑user facing services.
• A+ Certification highly desirable.
• Experience with Windows 10.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Working knowledge with Help Desk ticketing systems such as Service Now.

• Hands‑on experience with Adobe Acrobat, VPN clients, Cisco Jabber.
• Troubleshoot and installation of laptops/PCs, printers, and copiers.
• Experience working with Active Directory.
• Basic Networking (TCP/IP).
• Cisco Phones and Soft Phones.
• Microsoft MCP (Microsoft Certifications).

The salary range for this role is $19–$26.00/hour. This range is only applicable for jobs performed in Chicago, IL. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to, education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

• Medical & Dental Plans.
• Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children.
• Health Care Flexible Spending.
• Dependent Care.
• 401(k) Savings Plans.
• Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices;

it is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.