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IT Field Technician

City of Boise

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jul 2026

💰 $56,440/yr($47,540/yr – $56,440/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 23 -07658

Department: Information Technology

Job classification: IT Field Tech

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: IT and Computers

Summary

Keep the City of Boise connected. As an IT Field Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in supporting the technology that keeps City services running. From deploying and maintaining computers, printers, and specialized equipment to troubleshooting technical issues and providing exceptional customer support, you'll help ensure employees have the tools they need to serve our community. If you enjoy solving problems, working directly with customers, and being part of a collaborative team that keeps technology operating at its best, we'd love to hear from you.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

High School diploma or equivalent and
Two years of experience providing basic PC hardware/software support, which includes installing and configuring personal computers (PCs) and/or peripherals, installing software and performing routine file backup operations in a medium to large-scale computer or client/server system,
Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Knowledge of: the principles and practices of PC or network server operation or both; normal preventative maintenance practices for PCs or network servers or both; PC or network server software; computer usage including related software; and installation, maintenance and operation of computer hardware and software, peripherals, operating systems and applications software.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Boise Police Department Criminal Justice Information System Background Check (BPD CJIS)

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family (an estimated $10,000 - 20,000 value)
PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
10 weeks paid parental leave
$500 annual wellbeing incentive
Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Examples of duties

Provides daily system administration and support for department-level computer systems. Identifies and interprets malfunctions and initiates corrective action to restore operation. Reviews processes and procedures followed by the end-user to determine steps taken before malfunction and explain correct procedures. Monitors computer systems and supporting hardware equipment and performs routine checks to verify system stability.

Maintains and records information in databases to reflect current status and changes.

Assists the help desk. Activates network ports for computers and VoIP phones. Installs and configures new computers and applications based on computer or software life cycle. Coordinates deployment of personal computers (PC), laptops and peripherals as the replacement cycle process dictates. Assists in establishing new computer workstations. Ensures all new and re-distributed equipment is suitable for use and functioning appropriately.

Develops and writes procedures for installation and use of hardware and software. Writes user instruction manuals and is a technical consultant once new systems are implemented. Maintains service logs. Updates documentation to record new equipment installation, new sites and changes to computer configuration. Documents technical processes and troubleshooting guidelines in the knowledge m