Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. We are willing to provide complete training for this opportunity!

 

Overview

The IT Support Manager is responsible for leading the company’s end-user support function, ensuring timely, high-quality IT service delivery across all locations. This role manages the Help Desk Support team and owns service performance, process maturity, and user satisfaction.

The IT Support Manager serves as the primary bridge between IT Operations and business users, aligning support services with company goals while contributing to digital transformation initiatives. The role owns licensing and vendor oversight for key IT support platforms and drives modernization of endpoint provisioning through automation, standardized builds, and vendor-enabled deployment models.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Leadership

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Help Desk Support team. Define, track, and report KPIs and SLAs for incident response, resolution times, and user satisfaction. Manage ticket queue health, escalations, and proactive issue prevention. Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Process & Maturity Development

Build and refine SOPs, knowledge base content, and escalation workflows. Manage and mature ITIL-based service management practices (Incident, Request, Problem, Change). Partner with IT Operations on automation opportunities and system integrations (Freshservice, Intune, Microsoft 365, Tanium, Autopilot). Drive adoption of self-service, automation, and user education to reduce repeat issues and drive down ticket volume.

People & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Help Desk Technicians and End User Platform Analysts. Identify skill gaps and training opportunities to strengthen technical and customer service capabilities. Establish clear roles, expectations, and career progression paths within the support organization.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the primary escalation point for business users and department leaders. Regularly report service metrics, trends, and improvement plans to the Head of IT Operations. Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, and Business Systems teams to improve end-to-end service reliability.

Licensing, Platform, and Vendor Oversight

Manage day-to-day licensing allocations for Microsoft 365, collaboration tools, and IT support platforms. Maintain contract renewals and subscription inventories for systems such as Freshservice, Tanium, and other SaaS tools supporting end-user operations. Partner with the Head of IT Operations and Finance on budget forecasting, vendor renewals, and cost optimization initiatives. Track license utilization and compliance, recommending adjustments to reduce waste and right-size capacity.

Endpoint Provisioning, Automation, and CMDB Enablement

Lead the implementation and operationalization of Microsoft Autopilot to standardize device provisioning and reduce manual build activities. Establish and document a zero-touch or low-touch laptop deployment process, transitioning device preparation and shipping to an approved VAR. Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure Autopilot profiles, policies, and baseline configurations meet security and operational standards. Drive effective use of Tanium to improve endpoint visibility, automate common support tasks, and reduce manual troubleshooting. Support the use of endpoint and asset data feeds to improve CMDB accuracy and service intelligence within the ITSM platform. Shift endpoint support from reactive, hands-on work toward proactive remediation and standardized lifecycle management.

 

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered. 4-6 years of IT experience, with at least 1-2 years in a people leadership role. Proven experience managing IT support teams and service delivery operations. Familiarity with ITSM platforms such as Freshservice or ServiceNow. Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID (Azure AD), and endpoint environments. Exposure to Microsoft Autopilot, endpoint automation, or vendor-based deployment models. Exposure to endpoint management or monitoring tools (e.g., Tanium, Intune, EDR platforms) with an understanding of how automation and data improve service delivery. Working knowledge of ITIL principles and customer satisfaction measurement. Strong communication, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.

 

Reporting & Collaboration

Reports to: Head of IT Operations Direct Reports: Help Desk Technicians, End User Platform Analysts Partners with: Infrastructure, Security, Business Systems

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000, and includes benefits such as the following:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance Wellness Program Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement