Helpdesk Specialist (18 Months)

Pro Search | Westbrook, ME, United States

Posted Date 3/31/2026
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Contract Westbrook, Maine

  • Location: Westbrook, Maine
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #20673
Helpdesk Specialist is a junior role focused on configuring new devices (laptops, desktops, iPads) for internal employees. You will also be responsible for providing walk-up support to employees. This could include assisting migrating to a new laptop, password/account issues, or helping with their Microsoft Office suite. This Helpdesk Specialist role is on-site and based out of our client’s office in Westbrook, Maine.

In This Role You Will:

  • Answer incoming calls to Help Desk, providing telephone support to Employees for computer systems or applications problems, personal computer, device or other related issues.

  • Troubleshoot problems and provide immediate resolution, or perform additional research as needed to resolve issues.

  • Perform root cause analysis and develop checklists for typical problems.

  • Recommend procedures and control for problem prevention.

  • Set clear and reasonable expectations as to resolution and time frame.

  • Escalate problems to others as needed.

  • Document issues and resolution on tracking system.

  • Perform receiving function for incoming IT related hardware and software.

  • Image and set up new and reconfigured personal computers.

  • Share problem resolutions and unique cases with others on team to add to information knowledge base.

  • Contribute to updated policies and procedures as needed.

  • Discuss products, support and troubleshooting with hardware and software vendors as needed.

What You Need to Succeed:

  • Computer aptitude required

  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot software and hardware problems

  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; good telephone etiquette

  • Ability to attain established customer service standards

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills

  • Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

  • You meet the physical requirements that go with working as a Help Desk Support Specialist – Extensive sitting, phone and computer use.

  • May participate in weekly on-call rotation.

Job Type
Regular | Temporary/Contract
Industry
Information Technology

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