Help Desk Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College is seeking a part-time Help Desk Technician to provide first-level IT support for students, faculty, and staff at the Chesterfield campus. This role supports desktop, mobile, and cloud-based technology, records issues in the ticketing system, and ensures timely responses.

Responsibilities include guiding users, assisting with installations, and escalating complex problems to appropriate teams.

Qualifications

• LAN/WAN and wireless configuration knowledge including TCP/IP.
• Troubleshoot Windows 10 and MacOS PCs, MS Office, browsers, email.
• Set up and support mobile devices (iOS/Android).
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and end-user audiences.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Handle multiple basic tasks and solve routine problems with limited supervision.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Assist in developing and maintaining IT procedural manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level Help Desk support for desktop, AV, and mobile tech.
• Document issues in the ticketing system and escalate when needed.
• Contribute to development and upkeep of operational procedures and knowledge base.

Skills

LAN/WAN config

Mac/PC troubleshooting

Mobile devices (iOS/Android)

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Diversity & inclusion

Procedural manuals

Education

High School Diploma

A+ Certification

Job description

Title: Help Desk Technician

Agency: Brightpoint Community College

Location: Chesterfield - 041

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $26.00

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

Brightpoint invites applications for a Helpdesk Technician position to provide first level (tier 1) Help Desk support from the Office of Information Technology. Support services include, but are not limited to, providing first-tier IT support to resolve technical issues efficiently for both local and remote users. Offer support for desktop, mobile, and cloud-based technology and systems to students, faculty, and staff. Enter trouble tickets into the Help Desk ticketing system and route advanced support requests to appropriate divisions. Monitors Helpdesk ticketing system and determines when to **escalate** tickets. Provides tier 1 installations, troubleshooting and services remotely to end-users. Perform duties required of this position in the Student Information System.

This position is responsible for delivering first-level Help Desk support and Tier 1 technical services to faculty, staff, and students across desktop, audiovisual, and mobile technologies. The role responds to service requests, documents issues in the Help Desk ticketing system, and communicates problem status and resolution clearly to users and supervisors. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of IT systems, as well as monitoring and managing ticket queues to ensure timely escalation of unresolved issues. The position also maintains critical operations logs for significant incidents, supports telecommunications and AV system interfaces, and contributes to the development and upkeep of procedural documentation to promote consistent IT operations.

In addition to technical support, the role emphasizes strong customer service and user engagement. The position provides training to faculty and staff on the effective use of instructional and media technologies, ensuring a positive user experience and successful adoption of new tools. The role assists in identifying recurring technical issues to improve service delivery, supports research into emerging technologies, and contributes to testing and implementation of new solutions. A commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and continuous improvement is essential, along with performing other duties as assigned to support departmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and wireless configuration, including protocols such as TCP/IP.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Mac and PC computers, their operating systems (Windows 10 & MacOS), and their respective applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (2019 & Office 365), web browsers, electronic mail, and other software.
• Demonstrated ability to setup and support mobile devices, iOS and Android.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a technical and end-user level both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work without direct supervision or with a team.
• Ability to handle multiple basic tasks at one time and solve routine problems with limited assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to assist in the development and maintenance of a procedural manual specific to the college's operation and support of computer and telecommunications operations.
• The ability to follow directions and to work under stressful situations.

Additional Considerations:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Previous experience in an IT support role
• A+ Certification or equivalent