Job Details

IT Support / Help Desk Tech I

Position Number: 9889138
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Computing - Support and Training

IT Support / Help Desk Tech I

Job Summary

IT Support / Help Desk Technicians

University Information Technology (UIT) is seeking a full-time, benefited Help Desk professional to join our team. Until further notice, this position is eligible for hybrid or on-site work within the state of Utah. On-site training and occasional on-site work are required. Work location and schedule may vary based on operational needs.

An employee hired into this role who telecommutes will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at the telecommute location and signing the University of Utah Telecommuting Agreement. The employee will also be responsible for transportation and related expenses for on-site work.

About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U's shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.

Responsibilities
IT Support / Help Desk Technician, I
The IT Support/Help Desk Technician I is responsible for providing first-level technical support to students, faculty, staff, and other users. This position serves as the primary point of contact for hardware, software, account access, security, and network-related issues. The technician troubleshoots and resolves technical problems, utilizes knowledge base articles and standard support procedures, and escalates complex issues to specialized support teams when necessary. All incidents, service requests, and resolutions are accurately documented to ensure a high level of customer service and operational effectiveness. This position will report directly to the UIT Help Desk manager.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Job Code: S34131Grade: S13

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
IT Support / Help Desk Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46437B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 10am-7pm TUE-SAT, off SUN/MON
Department: 01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $17.00/hour
Close Date: 10/16/2026
Open Until Filled:

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