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LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Level I Help Desk Specialist for a hybrid contract opportunity in downtown Chicago. The role provides phone and remote technical support to end users, including troubleshooting, workstation support, and equipment installations. It requires onsite presence at least six days per month, with full onsite training during the first one to two weeks. The position offers potential contract-to-hire and advancement paths in support or Desktop Engineering.
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All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com.
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Weneverconduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team.
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LRS willneverask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment.
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All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal atCareers (https://jobs.lrs.com/) .
Job Description
Level I Help Desk Specialist
Chicago, IL (Hybrid, 6 Days/Month Onsite) | Contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire)
Position Summary
LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Level I Help Desk Specialist for a hybrid contract opportunity in Chicago, IL. This role provides primarily phone and remote technical support to end users, handling help desk calls, troubleshooting, workstation support, and equipment installations. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence a minimum of 6 days per month (flexible scheduling) in downtown Chicago, with full onsite training during the first 1-2 weeks. The ideal candidate brings strong technical fundamentals, but what will set you apart is your commitment to exceptional customer service, a proactive communication style, and a genuine passion for helping people solve problems. This position offers real career growth with two advancement paths: moving up through Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, or transitioning into Desktop Engineering (SCCM packaging, MDM with AirWatch and Intune).
Schedule
Two shifts available:
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Day Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Evening Shift: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Weekend coverage approximately once every 5 weeks (Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
What You Will Do
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Provide outstanding customer service across all help desk and technical support interactions
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Receive help desk calls, create trouble tickets, and diagnose problems through discussions with users
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Research problems, isolate root causes, and resolve less complex issues immediately while escalating more complex problems as appropriate
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Document procedures, track and monitor all calls to ensure timely resolution
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Conduct follow-up calls to customers to confirm issue resolution and satisfaction
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Perform installations, changes, and upgrades to user workstations, software, and peripheral equipment
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Assist with software and hardware upgrades and new installations
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Maintain working proficiency in software and applications supported by IT
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 2 years of experience in help desk support
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Familiarity with help desk ticketing software (ServiceNow preferred)
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Experience supporting Windows OS, Microsoft 365, Office 365, email, and Active Directory (password resets, new user accounts, access permissions)
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Exceptional customer service skills with a proactive, collaborative approach to communication
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Strong interpersonal skills with a driven, outgoing, and team-oriented personality
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Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to function independently
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Must be located within commutable distance of downtown Chicago, IL
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Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Microsoft Power Apps
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Experience with Group Policy administration
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Experience providing executive or VIP-level support
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Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced call center or remote support environment
Why This Role
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Clear career growth: advance through Tier 2/Tier 3 support or move into Desktop Engineering
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Supportive team culture with a supervisor who empowers his team and creates advancement opportunities
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Fantastic benefits package upon conversion to full-time
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Equipment shipped to you before day one
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Mostly remote with flexible onsite scheduling
Corp-to-Corp and third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
The base range for this contract position is $20 - $25 per hour, depending on experience.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, status or protected veteran status.
In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please [email protected] any questions.
What to do if you suspect fraud:
If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page atContact Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc (https://www.lrs.com/contact/) .
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-
All legitimate correspondence from our recruiting team will only come from an email address ending in @lrs.com. We do not use generic domains like @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or @outlook.com.
-
Weneverconduct interviews solely via text-based chat on Microsoft Teams, Telegram, or WhatsApp. All virtual interviews involve a scheduled video or phone call with a member of our team.
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LRS willneverask a candidate for payment, fees, or to purchase equipment (e.g., laptops, software) as a condition of employment.
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All genuine job opportunities are listed directly on our official careers portal atCareers (https://jobs.lrs.com/) .
How this job compares
Set against the 4,025 open Technical Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–25/hr
- Illinois median$24–38/hr40 hourly ranges
- US median$23–36/hr1,266 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $22.50/hr, is 31% below the Illinois median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Technical Support hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 110 open Technical Support jobs in Illinois and 4,025 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Technical Support postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,615 postings).
- Education
- 309 of the 4,025 open Technical Support jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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