Regional Desktop Support Technician

Centurion Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Regional Desktop Technician to join our IT team in Gainesville, FL. This full-time role provides on-site technical support for state correctional facilities, handling hardware, software, printers, and network issues.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of hardware and network support experience, familiarity with Remote Desktop, Windows, and Microsoft Office, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field preferred, but not required.
• 1–2 years hands-on hardware experience preferred.
• 1–2 years hands-on network support including cabling, switch, and firewall troubleshooting and installation.
• CompTIA A+/Network+, Microsoft MCP preferred, but not required.
• Basic understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP) and Active Directory.
• Knowledge of electronics, printers, PC architecture, and operating systems.
• Experience with Remote Desktop Management and printer troubleshooting.
• Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Diagnostics using ping, traceroute, IPConfig and system event logs.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to state correctional facilities for hardware, software, printers, networking, and related equipment.
• Triage Tier 2 requests and understand Tier 3 escalation process.
• Test fixes to ensure resolution and follow up after resolution.
• Document end-user details and call resolution notes in the system.
• Configure, maintain, test, and document Help Desk applications and knowledge base.
• Collaborate with Help Desk colleagues to solve complex problems.
• Prioritize and manage incoming requests and communicate status updates.
• Create procedural documentation and review new technology for potential use.
• Potential to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Hardware experience

Network support

Remote Desktop

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

TCP/IP

Active Directory

Printer troubleshooting

Firewall troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gainesville, FL - Gainesville, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Administrative & Clerical

Centurion is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and community mental health centers nationwide.

We are currently seeking a full-time Regional Desktop Technician to join our IT team.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support to state correctional facilities to resolve technical problems with computer hardware, software, printers, networking, and ancillary equipment.
• Triage and resolve Tier 2 requests and develop an understanding of Tier 3 escalation process.
• Effectively test fixes to ensure issues have been adequately resolved.
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to ensure problem resolution.
• Fully document all pertinent end user identification including name, department, contact information, etc. as well as ensure that all call resolution notes are entered appropriately.
• Configure, maintain, test, and document Help Desk specific applications and knowledge base as well as document and monitor incident and work requests per departmental procedures.
• Solve complex problems independently or collaboratively with Help Desk colleagues.
• Answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming requests for assistance.
• Fulfill routine communication requirements, including system documentation and status reporting.
• Utilize Help Desk Ticketing system to document and manage client requests and issues.
• Provide training to end users as needed on any supported Microsoft technologies or contract specific applications.
• Ability to follow and adhere to simple and complex instructions, including SOP’s.
• Create and update procedural documentation.
• Review and evaluate new technology and make recommendations regarding new technology use within the IT environment.
• Potential to work weekend and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred, but not required.
• One to two years of hands on hardware experience preferred.
• One to two years of hands on network support including cabling, switch, and firewall troubleshooting and installation.
• Certification, Comptia A+, Comptia Network +, Microsoft MCP preferred, but not required.
• Basic understanding of networking principles (e.g., TCP/IP protocols) and Active Directory.
• General knowledge of electronics, Printers, PC architecture, and PC operating systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in Remote Desktop Management, PC troubleshooting, configuration and maintenance and printer troubleshooting.
• Experience with current Windows operating systems. Extensive application support experience of current Microsoft family of products to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities, including application error and system event logs review to include ping, traceroute, and IPConfig.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and provide customer resolution with minimal supervision. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.