IT Support

Job Level
Entry-level position
Job Category
Specialist / Associate
Sector
  • Technology
  • Information Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Information Technology
  • Support / Help desk
General Description of Position:

Under the direction of the IT Support Team Lead, the IT Support Level 2 position will provide support of the daily activities of the local IT Support Team. The position participates in the diverse job tasks of the IT Support Team including but not limited to; support of general hardware and software, printers, projectors, document cameras, scanners, and related IT equipment; Assists staff, faculty, and students with the operation of classroom IT and instructional equipment. Position may also perform limited network and server related support for requests or projects as needed in cooperation with the IT System Administrator and/or IT Network Administrator. Conducts all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical and user support and guidance in a positive and cooperative manner, exhibiting friendly, professional appearance and demeanor at all times

  • Process IT Helpdesk tickets to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner and within the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and that the communication documented within tickets is complete and respectful; Responsible for actively reaching out to supervisor for questions or ticket escalation

  • Process IT Helpdesk tickets to provide end-user support covering but not limited to issues covering desktop and laptop devices, printers, document cameras, scanners, projectors, network, wireless, VoIP

  • Utilize additional forms of communication such as phone or face to face as needed when processing IT Helpdesk tickets in order to maintain excellent customer service

  • Under the direction of the IT Support Team Lead, develop troubleshooting guides and guidelines for resolving problems that will benefit others

  • Provide assistance to the IT System Administrator or IT Network Administrator as assigned by the IT Support Team Lead/

  • Participate in additional IT Support related projects as assigned by the IT Support Team Lead

  • Follow regular equipment cleaning and maintenance schedules, follow preventative measures as instructed to reduce downtime

  • Provide input to IT Support Team Lead on ways to improve operational efficiency, personal technical skills, and customer service skills of department

  • Participate in one or more statewide teams as needed

  • Share responsibility of physical and data security for lab equipment and software. Help identify network security vulnerabilities

  • Assist in moving equipment as assigned

 

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma required. Associate Degree in IT related field preferred. May substitute additional equivalent experience and relevant certifications for the degree.

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required

  • Must possess good customer service and organizational skills

  • Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide service over the phone, through email or in person

  • Must be proficient with current hardware and software technology

  • Must be able to maintain professional relationships with peers and superiors

     

  • Ability to use discretion and confidentiality with access to sensitive data and local administrative access to all desktop equipment and data in the environment for the purpose of support

  • Must be dependable

  • Ability to stay calm in stressful situations

  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities

  • Ability to create and maintain documentation

  • Must show initiative in all activities

  • Must be willing to seek and undertake additional training and/or earn industry standard certifications as needed

  • Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and lifting up to 30 pounds repeatedly

  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed

  • Must be willing to travel as necessary

Desired

  • Experience in a higher education environment is desirable

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