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Entry Level Tech Assistant

Sentinel Technologies

Sentinel Technologies

USD 18-18 / hour
Posted on Jan 15, 2026

Entry Level Tech Assistant

Job ID
2026-4947
Type
Contract W-2 FTE

Responsibilities

One of our top education partners is searching for a motivated, tech‑savvy Entry-Level IT Field Technician to support schools across the Chicagoland area! This short-term contract (with strong potential to extend) runs Monday–Friday, 3PM–7PM, perfect for anyone looking to gain hands-on experience while keeping their days free.

In this dynamic, on-the-move role, you’ll be the go-to IT hero—helping students, teachers, and staff stay connected and productive with your after-hours work. From setting up Chromebooks to keeping IT assets organized, you’ll play a crucial part in making sure daily school operations run smoothly. Plus, you’ll visit multiple campuses, so no two days ever look the same!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deliver friendly, on-site IT support to faculty, staff, and students
  • Set up, configure, and troubleshoot Chromebooks and other classroom devices
  • Assist with inventory management and IT asset tracking

Qualifications

  • Experience with IT Support and troubleshooting a plus
  • Formal IT training, courserwork and certifications preferred
  • Experience with Google Chromebooks
  • Must be able to comfortably lift up to 50lbs independently and up to 150lbs with assistance
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
  • We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation Range:

$18.00/hr

What you get:

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

Overview

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Sentinel EEO Policy Statement is available here.

https://www.sentinel.com/about/diversity

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