Desktop Support Technician; CompTIA Certified

Title: Desktop Support Technician (CompTIA Certified)

Duration: Long term

Shift Timing: 7am to 5pm (M-F)

Pay Rate: $22-24/Hr. on W2 with county holidays (no additional benefits).

• We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Desktop Support Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide remote and hands-on technical support to Dallas County employees, ensuring that all desktop systems, hardware, and software are functioning efficiently. As part of the IT support team, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and resolving technical issues, assisting with IT-related tasks, and maintaining the overall health of the Dallas County IT infrastructure.

• Responsible for hardware and software break/fix, PC imaging, maintenance, configuration, installation, upgrades, deployments, moves, and repair coordination of 3rd party vendor services.
• Work duties assist in related functional areas and may include on-site building assignment or dispatch support, service desk in-bound phone processing, and asset management deployment and moves.
• After hours On-call responsibility for two weeks approximately every three months. While on-call, may be required to visit County sites after-hours for emergency incidents.
• Verify and troubleshoot patch management, mobile device management, and asset assignment.
• Maintain and verify user account information including rights, security, & systems groups.
• Shows awareness of and complies with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to Dallas County employees by resolving service requests remotely via phone, email, chat, or in person to ensure timely resolution.
• Document support issues and resolutions for future reference and team knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with other IT staff to identify and implement IT solutions for the organization.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure a positive experience for end-users.

• Requires 1-3 years of Desktop Support experience providing break/fix and VIP support in an Enterprise environment.
• A reliable personal vehicle is required, and travel reimbursed at state defined mileage rates. The assignment may be dispatch-oriented and travel often to visit smaller County facilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of desktop Windows operating system and troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with common software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, antivirus programs, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues on desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
• Knowledge of networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.) and wireless connectivity troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Full-time On-Site, Monday to Friday between business hours of 7am-5pm.
• Location assignment and travel responsibilities vary based on business need.