Computer Hardware Technician

Junior IT Hardware Technician (POS Deployment)

Location: Houston, TX (Multiple Sites)
Duration: Contract (6–12 months, with potential for extension or conversion)
Schedule: Standard hours + occasional night shifts

Overview

We are seeking Junior IT Hardware Technicians to support a large-scale Point-of-Sale (POS) system deployment across multiple restaurant locations. This role is ideal for early-career IT professionals looking to gain hands-on infrastructure and deployment experience in a real-world environment.

You will work closely with the IT team to stage, install, and deploy hardware systems, playing a key role in a high-visibility, enterprise-wide rollout.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage and configure POS hardware including terminals, peripherals, and related equipment

• Perform hardware installations and deployments at restaurant locations

• Assist with network cabling, device connectivity, and physical setup

• Support pre-deployment preparation at IT warehouse and office locations

• Troubleshoot basic hardware and connectivity issues during setup

• Ensure systems are properly installed and ready for go-live

• Document setup processes and assist with inventory tracking

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work will be split between:

  • Corporate office

  • IT warehouse (Westheimer area)

  • Field locations (restaurants across Houston)

• After-hours deployment work required:

  • 3–4 nights per month (typically 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM)

  • Rotational schedule across team

• Local travel within Houston required

Required Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in IT support, hardware deployment, or technical field services

• Basic knowledge of:

  • Computer hardware

  • Peripherals and device setup

  • Networking fundamentals (cabling, connectivity)

• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to work hands-on in a field environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or currently pursuing)

• Experience with:

  • POS systems or retail/restaurant technology

  • Hardware rollouts or device deployments

  • Building or upgrading PCs

• Exposure to tools or environments involving device imaging or IT asset management

Candidate Profile

• Early-career IT professional looking to build infrastructure and deployment experienc
• Hands-on and comfortable working with hardware in real-world environment
• Flexible and dependable, with ability to support occasional night deployment
• Strong problem-solver with a "get it done” mindset

Additional Details

• Supporting a large-scale POS rollout (100+ locations)

• Significant runway remaining (early in deployment phase)

• Opportunity to gain exposure to enterprise IT operations and field deployments

• Potential for contract-to-hire conversion based on performance