IT TECHNICIAN

Iron County; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron County is seeking a full-time IT technician to maintain data and the operations of county computer systems under the IT Director and IT Manager. This role requires an associate degree in CS or related field and at least two years of experience.

The candidate must have a Utah driver’s license, be able to pass background and drug screening, and be willing to work occasional extended hours or weekends to ensure system reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer Science or related field; 2+ years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Utah driver's license and compliance with vehicle policy.
• Willingness to work extended hours/weekends as needed; pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data, operations and maintenance of Iron County computer systems.
• Respond to emergencies and outages as needed to keep systems running.
• Provide excellent customer service and technical support to users.

Skills

IT support

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in CS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

FULL TIME/ CAREER SERVICE/ BENEFITTED POSITION

Performs a variety of technical duties related to maintaining data, operations and maintenance of the Iron County computer and related systems. Works under the general guidance and direction of the Iron County I.T. Director and the I.T. Manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

An associate degree (minimum) in Computer Science or related field and at least two (2) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License and compliance with Iron County's vehicle/driving policy.
• Attend training when needed or scheduled.
• Be available to work occasional, extended hours and/or weekends (as needed) to maintain computer operations or address emergencies.
• Must pass a criminal background check and be able to obtain NCIC criminal background clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and maintain compliance with Iron County drug and alcohol policies and guidelines.

WORK SKILLS

• Knowledge of advanced Information Technology principles and technologies; Microsoft Office, internet browsers, computers and word processing; modern office practices and procedures; personal computer software and hardware configurations/capabilities;
• Skill in providing excellent customer service; interpersonal communication; managing stress and meeting deadlines; exercising initiative, independent judgment and resourcefulness in varying conditions;
• Ability to analyze a variety of personal computer issues and problems; follow directions given both verbally and in writing; prioritize and organize responsibilities; learn and recommend new and improved procedures; maintain cooperative working relationships; maintain accuracy and attention to detail in work assignments; work unsupervised and accept responsibility for actions; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; distill relevant and useful elements from vast amounts of information; understand and follow broad objectives and instructions; read, comprehend and apply rules, regulations and procedures; and most importantly, maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive information.

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Please see full job description for a more detailed list of duties. Iron County is a drug-free workplace successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen. Successful applicants for this position are required to pass a background screening.

Applications must be received prior to the close of the posting on 08/25/2026.