Desktop Technician

Gunnison; Ruidoso (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Leave

Paid Holidays

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Transit Subsidy

Training Allowance

Job summary

Gunnison is hiring a Desktop Technician to support the Department of the Interior/Indian Affairs. The role covers end‑user computing across desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and network infrastructure, with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of hardware and software.

You will support standard and specialized applications, including GIS and AutoCAD, and document incidents in a ticketing system. A government security clearance is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related technical experience.
• Experience supporting desktop and laptop systems, mobile devices, printers and scanners.
• Experience with LAN, servers, and network switches.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced Tier II/III technical support and resolve moderately complex issues.
• Provide advanced desktop and end-user support for hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and network connectivity.
• Support Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software systems.
• Support specialized applications such as GIS, AutoCAD, or other business apps.
• Document incidents, resolutions, and changes in a ticketing system.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve escalations.

Skills

End-user support

Desktop & laptop

Mobile devices

Printers & scanners

LAN / servers / switches

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

Description

Salary: $40,000 - $43,000/year

The start date for this position is estimated to be mid-October or early November 2026.

Gunnison is seeking a Desktop Technician to support the Department of the Interior/Indian Affairs (DOI/IA) user base. This role provides end‑user computing support across enterprise environments, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and network infrastructure. The Desktop Technician III will install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software, support standard and specialized applications, and ensure reliable IT operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide advanced Tier II/III technical support and operate independently with minimal supervision, resolving moderately complex technical issues.
• Provide advanced desktop and end‑user support for hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and network connectivity.
• Support Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace (Gmail).
• Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software systems.
• Support specialized applications such as GIS, AutoCAD, or other business applications.
• Document incidents, resolutions, and system changes in a ticketing system.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve escalated issues.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related technical experience.
• Experience supporting:
  • Desktop and laptop systems
  • Mobile devices
  • Printers and scanners
  • LAN, servers, and network switches
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract‑specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.