Desktop Support Technician

Department:

Enterprise Information Technology

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Be the person County employees rely on to keep technology running.

Join Sarasota County's Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) team as an onsite technical support professional, providing hands-on technology support across County facilities. You'll troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, and other technology issues, deploy and refresh computers and peripherals, fulfill service requests, and support EIT projects and initiatives.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with technology, and helping others get the most out of their tools, apply today and make an impact across Sarasota County!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Troubleshoot and resolve Tier 2 hardware, software, connectivity, and technology service requests
• Provide onsite technical support across County facilities while operating an assigned County vehicle
• Prepare, configure, deploy, replace, and support computers and peripherals as part of technology refresh and deployment programs
• Collaborate with EIT teams and escalate complex or high-priority issues as needed
• Create, maintain, and update technical documentation, knowledge articles, and support procedure
• Participate in EIT projects and technology implementations, including testing, deployment, documentation, and training
• Provide onsite technical support for priority incidents, operational needs, and other EIT activities
• Participate in the 24/7/365 on-call rotation
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge through training, research, and self-directed learning
• Operate and maintain an assigned County vehicle

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Involved in on-call technical support rotation with other Desktop Support staff
• As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Two (2) year degree -AND- Two (2) years of work experience as a desktop support technician or related role

• -OR- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Administration, Management, Business, Engineering, Communications, Project Management or other relevant field with some related experience

• -OR- Four (4) years of related work experience may substitute for the formal education requirement at the discretion of management

• Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Microsoft 365 Certified

• Modern Desktop Administrator Associate or equivalent CompTIA A+ Certified

• Experience with Dell computers, monitors and peripherals (hardware & software)

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Employees can use handling devices (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessive poundage of 50-plus pounds.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $31.16/hour

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

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