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IT Support Technician job description

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Use this free IT Support Technician job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.

What does a IT Support Technician do?

An IT Support Technician keeps staff productive by resolving technical issues — troubleshooting hardware, software, and networks and providing friendly first-line support.

IT Support Technician responsibilities

  • Respond to and resolve IT support requests
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
  • Set up and configure devices and accounts
  • Log and track tickets to resolution
  • Escalate complex issues to senior staff
  • Maintain equipment and documentation

IT Support Technician requirements

Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.

  • Must have: Solid troubleshooting and technical knowledge
  • Must have: A patient, helpful, customer-service manner
  • Must have: Good organisation and prioritisation
  • Must have: Ability to explain tech clearly to non-technical users
  • Nice to have: An IT qualification or certifications
  • Nice to have: Experience with helpdesk or ticketing tools
  • Nice to have: Networking or cloud knowledge

IT Support Technician job description template

Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.

IT Support Technician
[Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time]

ABOUT THE ROLE
An IT Support Technician keeps staff productive by resolving technical issues — troubleshooting hardware, software, and networks and providing friendly first-line support.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Respond to and resolve IT support requests
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
• Set up and configure devices and accounts
• Log and track tickets to resolution
• Escalate complex issues to senior staff
• Maintain equipment and documentation

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Must have:
• Solid troubleshooting and technical knowledge
• A patient, helpful, customer-service manner
• Good organisation and prioritisation
• Ability to explain tech clearly to non-technical users
Nice to have:
• An IT qualification or certifications
• Experience with helpdesk or ticketing tools
• Networking or cloud knowledge

WHAT WE OFFER
• Salary: [range]
• [Benefits, flexibility, growth]

HOW TO APPLY
Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].

Tips to attract the best candidates

  1. Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
  2. Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
  3. Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
  4. Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.

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