Join the City of Modesto as a Systems Technician I/II and help keep our essential technology running smoothly across the Help Desk, GIS, and Web services. In this dynamic role, you'll troubleshoot and resolve system issues while supporting a team dedicated to high-quality service. If you have at least six months of hands-on tech experience and a passion for problem-solving, we’d love to have you apply!

Salary Incentives:

2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree

5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree

The Systems Technician is responsible to provide effective support for network services and business processes related to the City of Modesto; to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve system/application related support requests including specialties such as Help Desk, GIS, and Web; and to assist and train users in personal computer hardware/software.

Application Process

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME."Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Tentative Testing Schedule

In-person Written Exam

Week of August 3, 2026

**This position is NOT remote. There will not be an opportunity for virtual or remote work. All interviews and testing will be held in-person. Any travel expenses incurred to attend testing or interviews will be at the candidate's expense.

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Six months of responsible computer related work experience including proficiency in related technology used by the City of Modesto in the Help Desk, GIS, or Web functions.

Training:

High School diploma or GED equivalency.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Pay: $32.56 - $45.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person