Lead desktop support technician

The Lead Desktop Support Manager is responsible for leading a team of Desktop Support Technicians while providing hands-on technical support and ensuring exceptional end-user service. This role oversees daily support operations, employee development, escalations, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven experience managing and coaching support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Desktop Support Technicians.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance discussions, and career development planning.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
• Manage team workload, scheduling, and support coverage.
• Foster a customer-focused, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

Service Delivery & Operations

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex desktop and infrastructure issues.
• Monitor ticket queues, service levels, and support metrics to ensure operational excellence.
• Drive incident resolution and root cause analysis.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Networking, and Application teams to resolve enterprise-wide issues.

Desktop Support

• Support Windows, Microsoft 365, mobile devices, printers, conference room technologies, and endpoint management platforms.
• Manage hardware deployment, refreshes, imaging, and asset lifecycle processes.
• Provide executive/VIP support when necessary.
• Maintain support documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and automate manual processes.
• Develop and report on KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics.
• Implement best practices for end-user computing and support operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tracy, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tracy, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.