IT Field Technician II

Field Technician

We're looking for a technically skilled, dependable, and service-oriented Field Technician to join our team. This role is primarily based out of our Midtown Manhattan office and supports a wide range of client environments across Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, with occasional travel to our Greenvale, NY office on Long Island.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of onsite support, hands-on troubleshooting, end-user assistance, and field-based technical work. The technician will spend approximately 50% of their time at client sites, providing in-person support, resolving technical issues, completing onsite tasks, and assisting with implementations and infrastructure changes.

What You'll Do

• Provide onsite and remote Level 1/2 support for client environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to:
• Workstations and laptops
• Microsoft 365 and user account issues
• Printers and peripheral devices
• Basic server and line-of-business application issues
• Network connectivity, wireless access, and firewall-related concerns
• Travel to client sites to perform technical support, remediation, deployment, and installation work
• Assist with workstation setups, user onboarding/offboarding, hardware replacements, and office IT moves
• Support onsite project tasks such as:
• Network equipment installations and replacements
• Firewall and switch swaps
• Wireless deployments
• Endpoint deployments and refreshes
• Basic server and infrastructure upgrades
• Escalate complex issues appropriately to senior engineers or project resources
• Clearly communicate progress, blockers, and technical findings to internal teams and client contacts
• Document work performed, technical findings, and client environment details in IT Glue
• Use Halo PSA for ticket management, time entry, and work tracking
• Use Ninja RMM for remote access, monitoring, and endpoint support
• Maintain professionalism and strong customer service while representing the company onsite
• Be flexible with schedule requirements, as some after-hours or early-morning work may be required for client needs or maintenance windows

You're a Good Fit If You:

• Have strong troubleshooting skills and are comfortable working independently in the field
• Communicate clearly with both end users and internal technical teams
• Are organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• Are comfortable balancing reactive support work with scheduled onsite tasks
• Enjoy working directly with clients and providing a high level of service
• Can adapt to different client environments and technologies quickly
• Understand when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a managed services, field support, or IT support role
• Experience supporting:
• Microsoft 365
• Windows 10/11
• Windows Server
• Basic Azure and Entra ID environments
• Network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, and wireless
• Familiarity with technologies such as:
• SonicWall
• Meraki
• UniFi
• Ruckus
• Experience with IT documentation platforms and PSA/ticketing systems preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to client locations as needed

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Based onsite in our Midtown Manhattan office
• Travel: Approximately 50% travel to client sites in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, with occasional travel to our Greenvale, NY office
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 6 PM EST, with occasional after-hours work as needed

The Proactive Technology Group