Technical Support Specialist I - WUIT

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, provides support of desktop computer systems and other technology-based systems for University staff, faculty and students. Desktop support provides technical support for computer operating systems, software, hardware and networking. This level requires a broad understanding of all standard enterprise office technologies to effectively support customer technical needs. This is a Tier 1 high volume call center position.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Desktop support: Provides daily support for the computing desktop; including operating system, software installation and maintenance and hardware. Respond to assigned tickets. Evaluates, prioritizes, resolves problems and requests or escalates to appropriate support areas. Acts as the front-facing support liaison for all desktop-related support issues. Provides support documentation for Tier 1.
• Service Desk. Collaborates with higher level technical areas on planning and issue resolution. Prioritize work load to appropriately respond to customer needs and demands. Acts as a liaison between customers and senior technical staff.
• Project facilitation: Completes tasks associated with projects or activities that relate to the desktop support environment, such as system upgrades, system integration and system administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Ability to work on call; ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a field of study with desktop support experience in an enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting all standard office productivity applications and computing platforms in an enterprise environment.
• Ability to understand, be accountable and complete assigned tasks associated with projects. Such as system upgrades, system integration and system administration.
• Strong customer service skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work load to appropriately respond to customer needs and demands.
• The employee is expected to provide support documentation for Tier 1 support staff.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent high school certification plus two years desktop support in an enterprise environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade

G09-H

Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

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