IT Service Desk Technician

Southern Arkansas University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 38,500 - 62,500; Full time

Job summary

A public university in the U.S. is seeking a full-time IT Service Desk Technician for on-site support in North Logan, UT. The role focuses on delivering customer service while installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues on both Windows and Linux systems. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, possess a high school diploma, and ideally hold CompTIA Security+ certification. The position offers a salary range of $38,500 to $62,500, contingent on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience in troubleshooting computer hardware and software.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Delivers friendly, accurate, and dependable support to all clients.
• Installs, configures, upgrades, and secures software and hardware.
• Diagnoses and resolves issues with desktops, laptops, and printers.

Skills

Customer service

Technical troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Information Technology (IT)/Information Systems (IS) or related degree

Tools

CompTIA Security+ CE

CompTIA A+

Linux environments (Ubuntu)

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a full-time, customer service oriented, IT Service Desk Technician to install, configure, upgrade, secure, and troubleshoot software and hardware on Windows and Linux computers in secure and non‑secure areas.

This position is on‑site, non‑remote in North Logan, UT.

Primary Responsibilities

• Delivers friendly, accurate, and dependable support to all clients, with a focus on customer satisfaction
• Follows IT security policies and best practices
• Handles preliminary incident triage for phone calls, walk‑ins, and ticket submission support
• Installs, configures, upgrades, and secures software and hardware
• Diagnoses and resolves desktop, laptop, mobile device, printer, and peripheral problems with both onsite and remote users
• Manages user accounts, password changes, and ensures needs of new and departing employees are met
• Troubleshoots basic network connectivity issues (Wi‑Fi, VPN, LAN)
• Supports IT asset management (inventory, tracking, lifecycle management)
• Works with manufacturers for warranty support and managing warranty claims
• Creates and updates support documentation and identifies areas of improvement
• Aids, assists, and guides part‑time student technicians on team
• Consistently documents (in detail) all customer service interactions in ticketing system

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE (or the ability to obtain within a maximum of 30 days after hire)
• Ability and desire to continue learning new skills as system needs grow and change
• Excellent, customer service‑focused written and verbal communication
• Must be self‑motivated with a strong work ethic
• Must be reliable and detail‑oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with troubleshooting computer hardware and software
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Information Technology (IT)/Information Systems (IS) or related degree
• CompTIA A+ certification
• Knowledge of Linux environments such as Ubuntu
• Comfortable with procedural documentation

Salary Range

• $38,500 – $62,500
  • Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience