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Salary : $61,340.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location : 321 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00013
Department: Information Systems
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position
The IT Technician provides technical support to employees and District customers by troubleshooting and resolving software, hardware, and connectivity problems, including printer, copier and Help Desk support in District facilities. The position also enforces network endpoint setup integrity, configurations, firewall and antivirus settings using specialized software. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of PC hardware installation, repair, testing and troubleshooting.
This is a non-remote position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes service requests received via telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and in-person for user's computer performance.
• Provide end user support to District employees, including software, hardware, printer configuration, and training.
• Provides support for the District's externally facing websites to include page updates, setup changes, new edits and user security on the system.
• Administers the Districts software, desktop computers, printer hardware and peripherals by performing set up, maintenance, and testing; troubleshooting; applying upgrades; and providing training and advice as needed.
• Configures and maintains the District's internal device management system, ensuring proper operating system, PC firewall and antivirus configuration settings are compliant with District Policy.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance and vendor services as necessary.
• Maintain District communication systems including: IP based, District owned cellular and employee Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program.
• Investigate network and computing device hardware problems and performs minor system hardware and communication connection repairs.
• User Account creation (active directory, office 365, Exchange)
• Provide documentation, status reports, and communicate progress of IT Requests.

Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and up to one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of Windows operating systems, desktop hardware and software preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
None.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Knowledge of Windows, networking systems, PC hardware, and PC software including spreadsheets, word processing, IP based phone systems, iOS devices, PowerShell, and data base structure required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Required to speak clearly and hear well when communicating over the telephone and in person.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is generally performed in an indoor office environment. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.
Supplemental Information
Department: Information Systems
Job Code: IS0002
Location: Chehalis
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Travel: Local travel up to 50%; Regular work at District offices and/or worksites.
Reports to: Information Systems Manager
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.
About our benefits:
At Lewis County PUD we believe part of having a rewarding workplace is to have a healthy work environment. You will find that we offer a full benefits package that fits all the needs of work/life balance.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time eligible employees. Actual benefits may vary by position type, check with Human Resources for specific benefit information.
All provisions in this summary are subject to change.
Insurance Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
Lewis County PUD offers medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents. This coverage begins the first of the month after the month hired. These benefits are 100% paid by the Disritct.
Retiree Coverage
We also offer retiree medical, dental and vision benefits for those eligible.
HRA VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) Plan
HRA VEBA plan is a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) which employees are enrolled into upon their hire date. Employees contribute, through payroll deduction, tax-free contributions based on specific groups as outlined below. The District matches 1% of bi-weekly gross pay.

• Union Groups:
  • Age 35 years & Under : $40 per pay period
  • Age 36 years thru 49 years: $60 per pay period
  • Age 50 years & Older: $100 per pay period
• Non-union Group:
  • 2% of bi-weekly gross pay

Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefits

• Group Coverage - District Paid
  • $75,000 life and AD&D for eligible employees
  • $1,000 life for eligible dependents
• Supplemental Life and AD&D is available for individual purchase.

Short-term Disability Benefit
Lewis County PUD provides short-term disability coverage to replace a portion of income while on an approved, non-work-related illness or injury. This benefit pays 70% of the employee's regular wages while on approved leave.
Long-term Disability Benefits
Base Coverage - District Paid

• 66 2/3% of base monthly salary earnings

Retirement Benefits
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
The District is a member of PERS and participation is mandatory for employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Other Benefits
Person Leave (PL)
The District affords eligible employee's personal leave. The leave can be used for vacation, illness, or any other absence needed from work, as requested. PL is accrued bi-weekly as outlined below:
Holidays
Eligible employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• 3 Floating Holidays (two paid, one unpaid)

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Briefly describe any experience you have working in the utility industry. If this is not applicable to your experience, what interests you in working for an electric utility?
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Briefly describe your experience providing end user support, training or consultation.
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