Computer Support Technician

City of Columbia, MO; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbia, Missouri IT department is seeking an IT Help Desk Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair computer hardware, software, and peripherals. Provides customer support and training, identifies and resolves network issues, and maintains incident logs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of related experience; valid driver’s license; A+ and Microsoft certifications preferred; availability for on-site support and after-hours on-call as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification program.
• 1 year of related IT support experience.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, peripherals, and basic networking.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suites.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and basic office software.
• Ability to document issues and maintain incident logs.

Responsibilities

• Provides front-facing customer service and IT support; assists via phone, email, and in person.
• Installs, configures, deploys, and supports end-user hardware and software; diagnoses issues.
• Performs end-user IT equipment moves and configurations.
• Delivers end-user training and documents processes for software and hardware.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

1 year related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Google Workspace

Job description

City of Columbia, Missouri Career Opportunities

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is open until filled, with a preferred application date of Monday, October 5, 2026.

Applicant View of Posting

Posting Number

Posting Number 4319P

Position Title

Department

Department Information Technology

Job Code

Job Code 07920

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation

Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented

Division

Division HELP DESK

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair computer hardware, software, and peripherals. Provides customer support and training. Identifies and resolves network issues. Maintains incident logs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Provides front-facing customer service and information technology (IT) support. Assists customers via telephone, email, and in person. Diagnoses, triages, documents, and resolves IT-related issues.
• Installs, configures, deploys, and supports end-user products, systems, hardware, and software; diagnoses and repairs/replaces as necessary.
• Performs end-user IT equipment moves and configurations.
• Delivers end-user training and documentation of processes and configurations for software installations, hardware, and peripherals.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services and employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions may result in decisions regarding the implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public, requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Certification program
• 1 year of related experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• A+ Certification preferred.
• Microsoft Certified Professional.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Computer hardware and peripherals, operating systems, and basic networking.
• Microsoft Operating Systems and all versions of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Google Office Suite.
• General office practices and administrative procedures, records management, and administration techniques and procedures.
• Equipment configuration, operation, specifications, and diagnostics.

Skill in:

• Analyzing and solving problems.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, to meet the needs of the audience.
• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
• Providing high levels of effective customer service.

Ability to:

• Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
• Apply logic and reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Receive and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
• Work on-call and respond within 30 minutes at all hours of the day/night.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

• Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
• Confined space – Sometimes
• Vehicle – Sometimes
• Warehouse environment – Sometimes
• Shop environment – Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
• Moving mechanical parts – Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects.
• Incumbents must use close vision and be able to focus; must have three-dimensional vision, the ability to judge distance and spatial relationships, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Incumbents are required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl, and move up and down from/to a sitting position on the ground.

Hours/Days

Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Starting Salary $20.95 to $25.77 minimum to midpoint; Commensurate on training and education

Pay Grade

Pay Grade 106

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available 2

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

Notice to Applicants

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600 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205