Information Technology Technician

City-of-Myrtle-Beach-2; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K/457 Plans

State Retirement

Wellness Clinic

Flex Spending Account

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is seeking an IT Technician to provide technical support and maintain computer systems, hardware, and software across the organization. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, user assistance, and ensuring secure, efficient IT operations.

You will set up devices, diagnose problems, support Windows and IOS platforms and Microsoft 365 apps, monitor tickets, log solutions, and contribute to cybersecurity while supporting remote and on-site staff.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical degree with training in computer technology and two years' hardware/software diagnostics/repair experience preferred.
• Alternative: high school diploma with industry standard certifications (A+, ITF+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, MCP, MTA, MCSE) and two years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and deploy desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals for staff.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues for end-users.
• Support Windows and iOS platforms and Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Monitor and prioritize IT tickets; provide clear end-user communication.
• Log issues and solutions in the IT knowledge base; maintain documentation.
• Use remote tools and MDM to troubleshoot for remote/hybrid staff.

Skills

Computer hardware knowledge

Customer service

Electronics

Tact

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Vocational/Technical degree in computer technology

Tools

Remote Desktop Tools

MDM platforms

Microsoft 365

Job description

City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Information Technology Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide technical support and maintenance for computer systems, hardware, and software across the organization. This role includes troubleshooting issues, assisting users, and ensuring the efficient operation of IT systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set up and deploy desktop and laptop computers, mobile devices, printers, and peripheral equipment for staff. Ensure all devices are functioning optimally and meet city standards for performance and security.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity problems for end-users. Apply systematic approaches to identify root causes and provide effective, timely resolutions.
• Provide end-user assistance for Windows and/or IOS platforms, as well as Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Monitor the IT support ticketing system and prioritize tickets based on urgency and impact. Provide timely, clear communication to end-users throughout the resolution process.
• Accurately log technical issues, solutions, system configurations, and support procedures in the IT knowledge base to ensure consistent support and future reference.
• Use remote desktop support tools and mobile device management (MDM) platforms to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for remote and hybrid employees across multiple locations.
• Conduct system updates, software patches, hardware replacements, and preventative maintenance tasks on computers, servers, and network devices. Ensure minimal disruption to operations during maintenance activities.
• Follow established IT standards, procedures, and best practices. Promote cybersecurity awareness and compliance among users, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, requested and required.

Education and Experience:

Vocational/Technical degree with training emphasis in computer technology, network communications, computer repair, and programming with two (2) years of experience in hardware/software diagnostics/repair and software applications preferred; or a combination of high school diploma and relevant industry standard certifications which may include A+, ITF+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, MCP, MTA, MCSE in conjunction with (2) years of experience in hardware/software diagnostics/repair and software applications.

Licenses or Certifications:

See above.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computer science or computer hardware.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of electronics.
• Skill in using tact.
• Skill in applying rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems.
• Skill in influencing others,
• Skill in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
• Skill in persuading.
• Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculating decimals, percentages, and fractions; computing discounts, interest, and ratios; and calculating surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Ability to listen.
• Ability to see hidden problems and look beyond the obvious before stopping at the first of answers.
• Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria.
• Ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work. The employee is frequently required to apply 30 pounds of force to move objects. The employee is occasionally required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally requires: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing voices and distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word and shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity in data/color/observations/operating equipment/inspect defects or measurements, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and, in the field, where essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as machinery or electric currents. Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making decisions involving people, resources, and property.

The City of Myrtle Beach has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

City of Myrtle Beach Benefits

• No Cost Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Fulltime Employees
• 401K & 457 Plans Available
• State Retirement
• Employee Wellness Clinic
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance
• And much more

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Myrtle Beach commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.