Lead Desktop Support Technician (Contract)Location: New Jersey (Multi-site travel required) Duration: Late May / June start through September 18, 2026 Pay Rate: $30/hour Schedule: 40 hours/week (8-hour days) Overtime: Available as needed (including weekends)<hr>OverviewWe are hiring Lead Desktop Support Technicians to support a large-scale, multi-site technology deployment project across New Jersey. This is a hands-on role focused on PC imaging, workstation deployment, and end-user support, with opportunities to take ownership of workstreams across multiple locations.This is a fast-moving project with immediate start dates and strong potential for consistent hours through completion.<hr>Project Staffing Timeline<ul><li>4 Lead Technicians: May 25 – September 18</li><li>4 Lead Technicians: June 22 – September 18</li><li>Additional Field Technicians will join later to support the rollout</li></ul><hr>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead PC imaging, configuration, and deployment efforts across multiple sites</li><li>Provide hands-on desktop support (break/fix, troubleshooting, peripherals)</li><li>Support device refresh and rollout initiatives</li><li>Assist end users with setup, migrations, and issue resolution</li><li>Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely completion of deployments</li><li>Travel between assigned sites as needed to support project demands</li><li>Act as a point of contact / lead resource for field technicians when applicable</li></ul><hr>Work Structure<ul><li>Initial assignment at a Primary or Secondary location</li><li>Later transition to Hub locations during deployment phases</li><li>Select Lead Techs will act as regional floaters supporting multiple sites</li></ul><hr>Requirements<ul><li>2–5+ years of desktop support / field technician experience</li><li>Strong experience with:<ul><li>PC imaging (SCCM, MDT, or similar tools preferred)</li><li>Hardware setup, troubleshooting, and swaps</li><li>Windows environments and user support</li></ul></li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume deployment environment</li><li>Strong communication and customer service skills</li><li>Reliable transportation required (daily travel between NJ sites)</li><li>Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed</li></ul><hr>Project Expectations<ul><li>Must be available for full project duration once started</li><li>Must be open to overtime and weekend shifts during peak rollout periods</li><li>Required availability over Labor Day Weekend (Sat/Sun/Mon)</li></ul><hr>Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>Experience supporting large-scale hardware rollouts or refresh projects</li><li>Comfortable working across multiple locations and teams</li><li>Able to take ownership and operate with minimal supervision</li><li>Prior experience as a lead or senior desktop technician is a strong plus</li></ul><hr>Why Apply<ul><li>Immediate start opportunities</li><li>Consistent full-time hours</li><li>High-impact, large-scale deployment project</li></ul>Opportunity to work in a lead capacity within field operations How to ApplySubmit your resume with:<ul><li>Availability/start date</li><li>Confirmation you have reliable transportation</li><li>Any experience with deployments, imaging, or large-scale rollouts</li></ul>

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