Salary: $47,476.00 - $73,840.00 Annually
Location : Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 7
Department: Information Technology
Division: Infrastructure Services
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Network Support Technician. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in IT, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
Essential Job Functions- Provide first-tier support for network and desktop issues, including hardware and software troubleshooting.
- Assist users with network connectivity problems and other IT-related concerns.
- Install, configure, and maintain desktop computers, laptops, and peripherals.
- Monitor and respond to help desk tickets in a timely manner.
- Document issues and resolutions in the ticketing system.
- Participate in routine maintenance and upgrades of network systems.
- Assist in the setup of new workstations and network devices.
- Collaborate with senior IT staff on complex problems.
Minimum Qualifications- Education: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
- Experience: Over three years up to and including five years.
- Licenses: Valid Texas Class C Driver's.
- Certifications Required: A+, Network +, Server +, Security +, or ITIL certifications preferable. Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance necessary to perform job duties.
Additional Information- A basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) is a plus.
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems.
- Desire to learn and grow in the IT field; pursuing certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+) is encouraged.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. 01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
- Some high school, no diploma or GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College, no degree
- Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
- Technical or Trade School (Completed)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
02
Do you have a valid driver's license?
03
Are you able to lift 10-20 lbs?
04
Will you be able to pass a CJIS compliant background check and obtain appropriate CJIS clearance?
05
How many years of experience do you have in maintaining software and hardware by troubleshooting, patching, and reloading software, researching and upgrading software patches?
- Under 6 months
- 1 year under 2 years
- 2 years under 3 years
- 3 years under 4 years
- 4 years under 5 years
- Over 5 years
06
How many years of experience do you have providing advanced customer support with computers and applications by working with customers to troubleshoot situations to help them achieve their goals?
- No experience
- under 6 months
- 1 year under r2 years
- 2 years under 3 years
- 3 years under 4 years
- 4 years under 5 years
- Over 5 years
07
How many years of experience do you have in upgrading, maintaining, repairing and replacing broken or defective mechanical and electrical hardware such as computers, peripherals and cabling?
- No experience
- Under 6 months
- 1 year under 2 years
- 2 years under 3 years
- 3 years under 4 years
- 4 years under 5 years
- Over 5 years
08
Please check all certifications you presently hold:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CCNA
- ITIL
- Other
09
If you selected other, what other certification(s) do you possess?
Required Question