IT Support Specialist

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Team, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Team. 

Position Purpose

Provide advanced second-line technical support and serve as an escalation point for complex incidents and requests. This role owns high-impact tickets, drives root cause analysis, mentors Tier I technicians, and continuously improves the knowledge base and standard operating procedures. Work is delivered through the service desk, onsite visits, and remote tools with a strong focus on customer experience, security, and operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Service Desk Operations
  
  
  
  • Serve as Tier II escalation for complex issues across Windows, Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and core business applications.
  
  
  • Resolve at first contact when feasible; when reassigning, provide a warm handoff with a clear summary, steps tried, evidence, and recommended next steps.
  
  
  • Maintain SLA adherence, provide timeline updates, and close the loop at completion.
  
  
  • Create clear, reproducible resolution notes for every closure.
  
  
  
  


• Endpoint, Access & Collaboration
  
  
  
  • Image, deploy, and maintain laptops, desktops, and peripherals using Intune or MECM.
  
  
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting for device health, performance, drivers, and patching.
  
  
  • Execute onboarding and offboarding tasks, including accounts, access, MFA, and equipment.
  
  
  • Administer identity and access tasks in Active Directory and Entra ID under least-privilege standards.
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge & Continuous Improvement
  
  
  
  • Independently create and maintain knowledge articles and SOPs for repeatable solutions and standard requests.
  
  
  • Contribute observations and data to improve processes, the service catalog, and user experience.
  
  
  • Review and provide feedback on Tier I ticket quality and resolution practices.
  
  
  
  


• Team Development
  
  
  
  • Mentor and support Tier I technicians through coaching, knowledge sharing, and escalation review.
  
  
  • Contribute to team training materials and onboarding documentation.
  
  
  
  


• Inventory & Asset Stewardship
  
  
  
  • Maintain stock of standard peripherals and spares.
  
  
  • Accurately track equipment assignments and returns in the asset management system.
  
  
  • Assist with scheduled equipment checks and site audits as assigned.
  
  
  • Manage disposal of retired assets with secure data wipe, chain of custody, and compliant recycling.
  
  
  
  


• Operational Awareness & Security
  
  
  
  • Surface widespread or recurring issues for problem management review.
  
  
  • Follow all established security and privacy policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  


• All other duties as assigned.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Associate’s degree in information technology or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred. CompTIA A+ certification accepted in lieu of degree.


• 3+ years of progressive IT support experience, with demonstrated Tier II or advanced technical troubleshooting capabilities.


• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.


• Hands-on experience with Intune or MECM for device management, deployment, and troubleshooting.


• Working knowledge of Active Directory and Entra ID for identity and access administration.


• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including the ability to perform structured root cause analysis.


• Demonstrated ability to mentor or guide less experienced technical staff.


• CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, or Microsoft certification (e.g., MD-102).


• Experience with PowerShell scripting for basic automation or reporting tasks.


• Familiarity with ITIL principles or an equivalent service management framework.


• Experience with a major ITSM ticketing system (e.g., ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk).

Direct Reports

• None.