Help Desk Technician

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Serves as a point of contact for the initial call and troubleshooting of IT related support items. Triages and provides handoff of calls and tickets to the next level resource as appropriate. Assists in performing other IT related duties as directed.

• Serve as the first point of contact for users seeking technical assistance via phone, email, chat, or ticketing system.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, printer, network, and access-related issues.
• Provide remote and in‑person support to restore user productivity as quickly as possible.
• Reset passwords, unlock accounts, and assist with basic user account and access requests.
• Install, configure, and maintain workstations, peripherals, standard applications, and mobile devices.
• Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the appropriate technical team and follow through to closure.
• Document issues, root causes, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions accurately in the ticketing system.
• Create and update support documentation for recurring issues.
• Educate users on proper system use, security practices, and basic troubleshooting steps.
• Assist with inventory tracking, device deployment, and equipment replacement activities.
• Monitor recurring incidents and communicate trends or service risks to IT leadership.
• Takes part in on‑call rotation providing support after hours and assigned weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Wage commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) benefits.

1 FTE. Day shift, with on‑call every 3rd week.