{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5695524,"jobTitle":"Technology Help Desk Specialist","infoURL":"https://spartanburg2.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4775","externalJobCode":"4775","applicationDeadline":"2026-05-26T03:59:00","displayDate":"2026-05-06T04:00:00","internalDisplayDate":"2026-05-06T04:00:00","postDate":"2026-05-06T16:17:03","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":null,"jobStatusID":30,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #008000;\">Spartanburg School District Two</span>&nbsp;</strong></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>TITLE: </strong>Technology Help Desk Specialist&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><strong>FLSA:&nbsp;</strong>Exempt</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>GENERAL SUMMARY</strong></span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>Department:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Technology Services</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /></span><strong>Reports To:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Coordinator of Technology</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br /></span><strong>Work Year:</strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 12 Months</span></p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Technology Help Desk Specialist serves as the central point of contact for all technology support across the district. This role blends customer service, technical troubleshooting, and system coordination to ensure that staff and students receive timely, effective support while maintaining the integrity of the district&rsquo;s ticketing system.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Help Desk Specialist provides first-line support, resolves common issues, and triages more complex problems to assigned district technicians. This position is critical in balancing responsive, relationship-driven service with consistent, efficient support processes.</span></p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Support & Customer Service</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as the primary front-line contact for all technology support requests (phone, email, walk-up, and ticket system)</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide timely, professional, and empathetic support to staff and students</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure every request is acknowledged and supported without requiring users to re-enter information</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a customer-first mindset while reinforcing support procedures</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Ticket Intake & Management</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create, document, and manage all support requests within the district ticketing system</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure all technology issues are captured as tickets, regardless of how they are reported</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accurately categorize, prioritize, and assign tickets based on established workflows</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor ticket queue to ensure timely response and resolution</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merge duplicate tickets and maintain clean, organized records</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Technical Troubleshooting (Tier 1 Support)</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resolve common technical issues including:</span></li>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Password resets and account access</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Device troubleshooting (laptops, desktops, tablets)</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software and application support</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic network/connectivity issues</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support classroom technology such as displays, projectors, and peripherals</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escalate more complex issues to assigned district technicians</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Triage & Coordination</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve as the triage point for all incoming tickets</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign tickets to appropriate district technicians based on school assignments and issue type</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify urgent issues impacting instruction and prioritize accordingly</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate with district technicians to ensure smooth handoff and resolution</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Relationship & Communication Management</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build positive relationships with school staff while reinforcing consistent support processes</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate clearly with users regarding ticket status, next steps, and resolutions</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow up with users to ensure issues are resolved satisfactorily</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support school-based points of contact (POCs) in submitting and managing requests</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Documentation & Continuous Improvement</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document solutions and recurring issues to support a growing knowledge base</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify trends in support requests and communicate patterns to IT leadership</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contribute to improving workflows, procedures, and user experience</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support development of self-help resources and training materials</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Required</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High school diploma or equivalent</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong customer service and communication skills</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems (Windows, ChromeOS, macOS), and common software</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting ability</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Preferred</strong></span></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associate&rsquo;s degree or certification in Information Technology or related field</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in a help desk, customer support, or technical support role</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience working in a K&ndash;12 school environment</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with Google Workspace for Education and/or Microsoft 365</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience with ticketing/help desk 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processes</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborative team member who communicates effectively with technicians and staff</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Working Conditions</strong></span></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily office-based with regular interaction with schools and staff</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasional travel to school sites as needed</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard district work hours with occasional flexibility for urgent issues</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Performance Expectations</strong></span></h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timely acknowledgment and handling of support requests</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 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