Technician, Service Desk - Denver, CO, United States

Description · Applications for this position must be submitted by February 25, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position ...

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Description

Applications for this position must be submitted by February 25, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at 

About this job:

Provides first level (Tier1) support by answering the telephone, managing self-service incidents and emails covering all aspects of supported technology and security access for the District. Records all incidents with users in an incident management system. Resolves Service Desk First Contact Resolutions (FCRs) and/or escalates to the next level of support. Advocates for quicker customer resolution time with assigned fix agent and/or task owners ensuring a good customer experience.

Notice to Applicants: Bilingual in Spanish and English, required. 

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. 
• Salary Range: $ $31.211 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits  - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.

What You'll Do:

• Provides primary Service Desk real-time technology support via phone/email/self service to customers.
• Records every engagement with the customer through the incident management system. Resolves Service Desk First Contact Resolutions or routes to the appropriate fix agent, escalates issues if warranted.
• Gathers required information and or documentation for break/fix issues and/or security access requests.
• Participates in the day-to-day operational activities of the team.
• Communicates incident status with the customer. Follow up with customers to assure the problem was resolved satisfactorily.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as assigned.
• Provides first and second level technical support, may include low-to-mid level application, administration functions, desktop and workstation support, PC hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Escalates issues by following the protocols.
• Advocates for quicker customer resolution time with assigned fix agent and/or task owner.
• Discusses issues at a technical or non-technical level, depending on the audience.
• Coordinates and performs application set-up and provides documentation for end users through real-time discussions/incidents with users.
• Keeps abreast of all district hardware and software technology by attending scheduled trainings, reviewing Knowledge documents and/or training videos as required.
• Adheres to individual and team goals related to daily call volume, call resolution and telephone system metrics.
• Monitors all outstanding incidents through resolution.
• Follow all rules, policies and standard procedures for DPS, DoTS and team.
• Other duties as assigned by the Service Desk Manager.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required. 
• High School education with preferred extra training from business or trade institutions, preferred. 
• One (1) or more years of experience in help desk support, working with a ticketing system, and utilizing computer hardware and software.
• One (1) or more years of experience in Customer service, required. 
• One (1) or more years of experience troubleshooting hardware and software, desired. 
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, required. 
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun