Desktop Support - Seasonal Assignments

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Maryland is looking for a part-time Desktop Support Technician for seasonal assignments. The technician will provide technology support to students, staff, and guests, manage hardware deployments, and assist with diagnostics and troubleshooting. This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills. The role includes evening and weekend hours, with a salary of $16 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift computers and peripherals up to 25-lbs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the college community with technology-related issues.
• Setup and deployment of hardware and software.
• Maintain the college technology asset inventory.
• Document calls in the IT Service Management platform.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical troubleshooting

Hardware knowledge

Software knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Office Suite

Canvas

macOS

iPadOS

Job description

Howard Community College ( HCC ) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title

Desktop Support - Seasonal Assignments

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

FT/PT

FT/PT Part Time

Hours Per Week Up to 24 hours

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Evenings and weekend support

Position Salary Range

Position Salary Range $16/hr

Summary

The Desktop Support Technician is responsible for supporting the students, employees and guests using colleges technology across the campus. They support students and employees by providing quick response and resolution for tickets as requested. Including instruction, diagnostics, and repair as needed. The Desktop Support Technicians assist the department with hardware deployments, imaging, upgrades and moves. They work with members of IT to update guides for students, staff and faculty as needed.

• Setup and deployment of hardware and software in classroom, conference room and employee workstations.
• Proactive maintenance and remediation across computers, printers and mobile devices
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting issues reported by the Howard CC community
• Training and assisting students and faculty on using software and hardware
• Update the college knowledge base articles
• Maintain the college technology asset inventory as required
• Document calls in the college IT Service Management/Ticketing platform.

Minimum Education Required High School or equivalent

Experience Required

• Ability to lift computers, peripherals, and simulation equipment up to 25-lbs. from the ground to 5 feet.
• Knowledge of common software such as Windows, Office, Canvas, macOS, and iPadOS
• Knowledge of basic computer hardware such as microphones, laptops, printers, monitors and webcams
• Knowledge of conference room and classroom presentation equipment such as projectors, remotes, and cameras
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

• Work includes routing cabling under desks and in carts

Division

Department

Posting Number

Posting Number NB209P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Best Consideration Date

Best Consideration Date 07/30/2025

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/16/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/05/2025

Continuous Recruitment?

Continuous Recruitment? Yes

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

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EEO Statement

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