IT Support / Help Desk Technicians

Announcement

Details

Open Date
03/20/2026

Requisition Number
PRN44499B

Job Title
IT Support / Help Desk Technicians

Working Title
IT Support/Help Desk Technician I

Career Progression Track
S00

Track Level
S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

VP Area
President

Department
01555 - UIT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPS

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$17.00/hr

Close Date
04/03/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

IT Support / Help Desk Technician I

University Information Technology (UIT) has an opening for a full-time, benefited help desk agent position. Until further notice, this position is eligible for hybrid or on-site work from within the state of Utah. Please note that this position requires on-site training and, occasionally, on-site work.

The IT Support/Help Desk Tech I is the first point of contact for callers (guest, student, faculty, staff, affiliate) seeking support for computer hardware/software, security, account permissions, and network issues. Diagnoses the issues to determine root cause and seeks to resolve the issue at point of contact by using knowledge management articles and front-line troubleshooting efforts. When appropriate, dispatches requests to solution providers and escalates to advanced staff. Tracks and documents problems and solutions. 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.

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.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including:

• Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities
• A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
• Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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Responsibilities

IT Support / Help Desk Technician I

* Serve as the first point of contact for all inbound support requests (phone, chat, support portals, or ticketing system).
* Provide basic troubleshooting for hardware, software, account, and network-related issues.
* Follow knowledge management articles and standard operating procedures to diagnose and resolve incidents at first contact.
* Document all issues, steps taken, and outcomes clearly and accurately in the ticketing system.
* Escalate or dispatch incidents to appropriate teams when resolution is outside of scope.
* Maintain professionalism and excellent customer service in all user interactions.
* Contribute feedback to improve knowledge base articles and support processes.

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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

IT Support / Help Desk Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

* Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into simple terms.
* Basic understanding of Windows and macOS operating systems.
* Familiarity with common productivity software (Microsoft 365, web browsers, email clients).
* Fundamental knowledge of basic networking concepts (e.g., Wi-Fi connectivity, Ethernet basics, VPN usage, troubleshooting internet access).
* Familiarity with account management tasks, including password resets, multifactor authentication (2FA), and basic access troubleshooting.
* Comfort using a ticketing system to track and document work.
* Knowledge of and experience with the University of Utah's campus structure, systems, and operational environment.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112





Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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