IT Support Specialist

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Needs to hire 2 Freelancers
Summary

We're looking for two motivated IT Support Specialists to join the backstage technical team of a major international cultural event in Berlin. You'll keep the IT infrastructure running smoothly during a high-energy, time-critical preparation and delivery phase — a great opportunity to see how a large-scale event operates behind the scenes. Responsibilities: - Set up and support standard IT workstations (monitors, printers, peripherals) and specialized technical equipment - Ensure smooth operation of workstations, internet connectivity, network access, email, and telephony - Provide first-level support: receive, log, and resolve incoming support tickets; answer user questions on-site - Document all requests and escalate complex issues to IT system administration with clear technical descriptions - Inventory and track IT equipment at new or changed locations - Provide flexible support for additional IT tasks as needed, including direct support before and during the main event (may include evenings/weekends) Requirements: - Solid experience in IT support: hardware/peripheral setup, LAN/WLAN networking, common operating systems, and email clients - Structured, solution-oriented approach to ticketing, documentation, and troubleshooting - Strong communication skills and service mindset, including under pressure - Flexibility to support evenings/weekends during the event's peak phase - Fluent German required; good English is a plus given the international environment Location & Duration: - 100% on-site in Berlin - 11 January 2027 – 28 February 2027 - 2 positions available

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

    -

    $30.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Technical Support
Customer Support
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
    11
About the client
Member since Jan 29, 2024
  • Germany
    Gräfelfing4:12 AM
  • $223 total spent
    1 hire, 0 active
  • 3 hours

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