Help Desk IT Team Lead

F. Schumacher & Co.

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of IT support experience; 1-2 years in a lead role.
  • Strong experience with ticketing systems (Jira, Zendesk, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of endpoint management (macOS, Windows).
  • Comfortable with Microsoft O365 and SaaS administration.
  • Experience in managing internal IT documentation.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with scripting or automation (bonus).

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor a team of IT support specialists.
  • Monitor ticket queues to ensure SLA adherence.
  • Support and maintain cloud infrastructure environments.
  • Handle escalations and provide hands-on technical support.
  • Maintain and improve internal documentation and IT knowledge base.
  • Develop and optimize helpdesk workflows and ticket routing rules.
  • Identify trends in support issues for long-term solutions.

Benefits

  • Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
  • 401K Plan
  • Dental Coverage
  • Medical Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • TELADOC
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 Company Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Parental Medical Leave
  • Child Bonding Leave
  • Employee Discount
Full Job Description
About The Role

We're looking for a proactive IT Team Lead to oversee the day-to-day operations of our internal IT helpdesk. You'll manage a small team of IT Support Specialists, handle escalations, and partner with business stakeholders to improve employee experience and ensure timely, effective support across the organization.

Job Responsibilities
  • Manage and mentor a team of Tier 1 and Tier 2 support specialists
  • Monitor ticket queues and ensure SLA adherence and issue resolution
  • Support and maintain cloud infrastructure environments (Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • Handle escalations and provide hands-on technical support when needed
  • Maintain and improve internal documentation and the IT knowledge base
  • Develop and optimize helpdesk workflows, ticket routing rules, and automation
  • Identify trends in support issues and work with Tech Ops leadership on long-term solutions
  • Collaborate with P&O on onboarding/offboarding processes
  • Support endpoint management, asset lifecycle, and inventory accuracy

Job Requirements
  • 5+ years of IT support experience, with at least 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role
  • Strong experience with modern ticketing systems (e.g., Jira Service Management, Zendesk, FreshDesk)
  • Solid understanding of endpoint management (macOS, Windows, MDMs like Kandji or Intune)
  • Comfortable with Microsoft o365 and SaaS administration
  • Experience creating and managing internal IT documentation
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with basic scripting or automation (bonus)
  • Prior experience in a fast-paced startup or growth-stage company (nice to have)

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
  • 401K Plan

Health Benefits
  • Dental Coverage
  • Medical Coverage
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • TELADOC

Other Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 10 Company Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Parental Medical Leave
  • Child Bonding Leave
  • Employee Discount

Salary Range

$95,000-$115,000 USD

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