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IT Technician I, Charleston Water System

Job Category
Utilities
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Job Duties

IT Technicians strive to keep the technology of their company in good working order and accessible to customers and staff. They also collaborate closely with their team, ensuring each situation is thoroughly resolved, and all components are in working order. IT Technicians have the following responsibilities: • Directly assists IT Technician II, III in resolving reported hardware and software issues. • Maintaining working components through repair or replacement • Handling customer technical support cases through phone and email submission

• Assisting customers and staff with hardware and software challenges • Assist with creation and maintenance of security/process/SOI documentation. • Manage technical support cases through phone, email or personal interaction. • Assist users in troubleshooting common computer issues or concerns. • Assist end users with hardware repair or replacement. • Unboxing of new equipment • Set up PCs and peripheral devices. • Dispatch incoming service requests to the appropriate technical support personnel. • Escalate technical issues to appropriate person or department when needed.

• Maintain accurate records of interactions with customers and recurring user problems. • Follow up with users as needed to ensure any problems are resolved. • Directly assists development team in scheduling, troubleshooting, and completion of test project requirements. Additional Duties • Must be available for assignment on all shifts during scheduled and unscheduled associate absences and be able to work flexible hours at short notice or during emergency situations. • Must be available for assignment at all CWS physical locations for IT support assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a computer related field and two (2) years of experience in help desk/PC Support operations OR five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in help desk/PC Support operations. • Must be able to utilize, comprehend, and implement information and recommendations of a technical nature contained in reference manuals, texts and local documentation, and online assistance. • Must demonstrate personal computer skills to include Current Windows operating systems, and Microsoft 365 applications. • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations • Valid South Carolina Driver's License required. Training Needs: • OSHA and Departmental safety training as required. • Skills Based Training. • Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements. • ISO 14001 standards for department and company. • See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this position.

Potential Career Path: ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION. • IT Technician II • IT Technician III

Pay Info
Salary Range:
$52,873.60 ($25.42/hr.) - $79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.)

Hiring Range:
$52,873.60 ($25.42/hr.) - $66,102.40 ($31.78/hr.)
How to Apply

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.CHARLESTONWATER.COM

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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