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# Information Technology (I.T.) Service Desk Specialist

- **Company:** United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
- **Location:** Fresno, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $50,336.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cde7ceb3e7078f12

## About the Role

* Associate degree or equivalent preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

 * Information Technology certifications preferred
 * Valid drivers license

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

 * Minimum 1 year of experience in a support or customer service role

SKILLS:

 * Experience with Microsoft Office Productivity Applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
 * Effective presentation skills
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Flexibility and dependability
 * Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgement
 * Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
 * Demonstrated good customer service; patience, attentiveness, emotional intelligence
 * Demonstrated professionalism; self-regulation, accountability, competency

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).
 * Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
 * Must be able to read memos, computer screens, and administrative documents.
 * Must have high manual dexterity.
 * Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn
 * Must be able to sit between 5-7 hours daily
 * Must possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with glasses if needed.
 * Must be able to work indoors and out doors
 * Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to and from various sites at UHC.

## Description

We are recruiting for an I.T. Service Desk Specialist to join the team at our Corporate site in Fresno, CA.
This position reports to the Director of Information Technology accountable for tier 1 support to clinic employees, administration employees, physicians and affiliates that use services provided by the IT Department. This position ensures all service requested are documented in the departments Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) systems.
Responsibilities:
Summary of Responsibilities:

 * Provides effective first line interface with users seeking IT support.
 * Receiving calls for support, recording and tracking incidents and complaints, keeping customers advised on request status and progress.
 * Makes initial assessment of requests, attempts to resolve simple issues or escalate to the appropriate service support staff.
 * Other duties and projects as assigned


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