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Desktop Support Technician

Desktop Support Technician

FSLA Type: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $37,000

Reports To: Director of Information Technology Services

Opening Date: 09/11/2026

General Summary

Provide workstation and on-call IT support services for the College community.

Essential Job Functions

  • Answer help desk calls
  • Provide hands-on and remote-controlled workstation support services
  • Manage hardware and software procurement, deployment and disposal
  • Resolve calls in the call tracking system; assume primary responsibility for client workstation support
  • Manage print server queues and network printers
  • Provide on-call support as needed
  • Record all support activities for tracking and monitoring purposes
  • Participate in ITS planning functions
  • Work with Support Center analysts and senior technicians to understand workstation support needs
  • Responsible for all work in progress assigned to ensure completion of tasks and proper communications with clients
  • Must be able to work flexible hours
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Skills and experiences with the use of technology in a business environment, including exposure to Help Desk, data communications and application environments (mainframe, workgroup, and desktop).
  • Exceptional interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
  • Strong customer service/customer relations skills
  • Familiarity with DOS/Windows and Lotus SmartSuite application software
  • Ability to translate technical terms into non-technical language
  • Ability to ascertain the criticality of incoming requests and prioritize
  • Understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, and terminal products to properly diagnose problems
  • Knowledge of computer terms and acronyms and the ability to learn new processes and procedures
  • Proficiency in audiovisual equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Associates degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in computer support
  • A+ Certification
  • Desktop support experience
  • PC reimaging experience
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Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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