Entry Level Help Desk Support Jobs in Lansing, MI

Job Description This position provides first-level application support and end-user technology assistance for Michigan Legislative Council employees. The primary focus of the position is supporting business applications, including Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Office products, commercial off-the-shelf software, and custom, in-house developed legislative and administrative systems. The position serves as an initial point of contact for user assistance, troubleshooting, service requests, issue documentation, and ticket triage.

The analyst resolves routine application and technology issues, documents and escalates complex issues to appropriate Information Services staff, and works collaboratively with application developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to support effective technology use. The position also provides basic end-user workstation and peripheral assistance, including setup or replacement of common equipment such as keyboards, monitors, docking stations, headsets, and related user-facing devices. Work is performed in a team-oriented atmosphere in a moderately complex networked environment.

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week). This position works 100% on-site, 5 days per week. This job is part of the Michigan Legislative Council, a non-partisan legislative service and information agency

Position Description Required Education and Experience Proven experience supporting Microsoft 365 applications, Microsoft Office products, line-of-business software, and Windows-based end-user environments required. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, and related productivity applications required. Experience providing support for commercial off-the-shelf applications preferred.

Experience providing first-level support for custom-developed business applications preferred. Previous help desk, application support, end-user technology support, or call center experience preferred. Experience with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Genuity, or comparable tools preferred.

Technical certification, such as CompTIA A+, Microsoft certification, or comparable experience preferred. Associate degree in computer information systems, business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Two years of experience in customer service, application support, computer support, or equivalent experience preferred.

Must be able and willing to work non-standard work shifts and overtime as required. Must be able to move, load, unload, and set up equipment or boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. Additional Requirements and Information Online applications only are being accepted through the State of Michigan's NEOGOV job posting website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan

Applicants must include the following three items as separate attachments in the online application for full consideration: Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications. Resume. A copy of college transcripts.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Monday, September 7, 2026. The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency. This is an unclassified, non-Civil Service position in State government.

All Legislative Council employees are considered "at-will," except for LSB Printing Division union members. Employees are required to be non-partisan and maintain work confidentiality. This job is located at Boji Tower, 124 W.

Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. For job-related questions, call the Legislative Service Bureau Human Resources Office at (517) 373-9643. For technical support with your online application, call NeoGov Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.

Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.