Service Desk Technician

City Of Olathe
Olathe, Kansas United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 15, 2025
  • Part Time
  • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Job Description

    If you are a current City of Olathe employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

    Employment Type
    Part Time (20 to 29 hours with KPERS benefits)

    Job Summary

    Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling technical challenges head-on? The City of Olathe is looking for a qualified person to join our team as a Service Desk Technician and be at the forefront of supporting City staff with their IT needs. From troubleshooting hardware and software issues to providing timely resolutions, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where your skills will make a real difference. This opening is for a Service Desk Technician I or 2 based on experience; job responsibilities and salary increase accordingly. This is an on-site position, requiring presence at our Olathe office. This position is not remote work.

    This position requires an in-depth background screening (including polygraph) as part of Kansas Criminal Justice Information Systems requirements.

    The City offers competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, career development resources, excellent health insurance, participation in the KPERS pension, a free on-site health clinic for those covered under the City's health plan, and much more. To learn more about the City's benefits, review our full outline of benefits online .

    THIS PART-TIME POSITION WORKS UNDER 29 HOURS A WEEK AND IS ELIGIBLE FOR LIMITED BENEFITS

    WEEKLY SCHEDULE: 3:00pm - 8:15pm (MON - FRI)

    HOURLY STARTING PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE: LEVEL 1 ($23.00 - $25.00); LEVEL 2 ($26.50 - $30.25)

    For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

    The Service Desk Technician II is responsible for providing second level IT support to City of Olathe employees and providing overflow resources for Tier 1 support. This job is also responsible for providing helpdesk phone coverage.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provides advanced IT Support related to technical issues involving Microsoft’s Suite of Business Applications and operating systems; provides support and training to other Service Desk Technicians.
    • Performs hands-on installation at the desktop level, of hardware, software, file backups, and system configurations; provides technical support at the network level, including LAN connectivity, mobile routers, mobile devices, and security; provides remote access solution implementation and support for VPN and Nemotion.
    • Monitors the remote monitoring and management system alerts and notifications and responds accordingly through service tickets; provides communication with customers, keeping them informed of incident progress, and notifying them of impending changes or agreed outages.
    • Provides support to audiovisual and computer equipment in conference rooms as well as conferencing applications such as Zoom, Teams, TeamViewer, etc.
    • Participates in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency support if in a full-time role.


    Qualifications

    Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant experience in desktop support is required. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering top-notch customer service.

    Education: An associate degree or two years of college coursework in information technology, computer science, or a related field is required. Additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.

    Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. A current MCP certification and COMP TIA certification preferred .

    Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language is required.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Olathe
    • City of Olathe

    The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.

    It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.

    Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.

    If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.

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