> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/593566-service-desk-technician](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/593566-service-desk-technician). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Service Desk Technician - **Company:** City of New York - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $71,577.0 - $105,156.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Software Applications, HP Thin Clients, Software Security, Peripherals, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Laptops - **Published:** June 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ga8m3w ## About the Role 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time experience, in mainframe computer, mid-range computer, LAN or WAN computer environments and or local desktop support; or" 2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience, as described in "1" above; or 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college or university, for six months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time experience, as described in "1" above. ## Description The Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) IT Service Desk serves as the main connection between the agency and its technology. The Service Desk Team plays a critical role in aligning DEP IT and business processes by facilitating operational efficiency tracking, documenting agency-wide service requests, and improving IT asset management. The selected candidate will be an experienced IT professional providing agency-wide technical support services both on-site and remotely as needed. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Service Desk Unit, the Computer Associate Technical Support will perform, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below: - Provide first-line response for users with desktop, laptop, password, and application issues. - Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, and email, providing first-level support for users in the local office, as well as those who are remotely located - Install application software necessary to complete job functions. - Provides support related to testing and deployment of operating system and application security patches on workstations, laptops, and thin clients. - Deliver, set up, and configure end-user desktop & laptop computer hardware, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals as needed. - Escalate more complex and impactful issues to Tier II/III support teams - Update and maintain standard operating procedures on software and hardware deployments, account administration, and helpdesk tasks. ## Related Videos - [Building a Cross-Platform BLE Client with Kotlin Multiplatform and Kable](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100250-building-a-cross-platform-ble-client-with-kotlin-multiplatform-and-kable) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/615-closing-keynote-by-joel-spolsky) - [Synthetic Insiders: The New AI Risk to Your Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100057-synthetic-insiders-the-new-ai-risk-to-your-org) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) ## Related Articles - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)