Technical Support Specialist I

Posting Title:
Technical Support Specialist I
Overview:

Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems pertaining to the local area network (LAN). Recommends and schedules repairs. Provides end user support for all applications. Installs and configures workstations and software.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $51,500.

Provide technology support to the university community

• Demonstrate mastery of the Technology Services Service Desk core knowledge set.
• Troubleshoot campus technology problems and requests received through designated channels.
  • Read or listen to the explanation of the incident, determine the probable cause, logically taking the customer through a step-by-step problem determination procedure as needed.
  • Make campus field visits to the customer for problems or requests that cannot be resolved remotely.
• Provide timely resolution to common technical questions and problems.
  • Use clear and logical thought processes to analyze and break down the incident using previous experience and knowledge to reach the root cause of the problem.
  • Use initiative to find ways of solving service requests while adhering to established policies and procedures.
  • Successfully complete service requests within requirements of service level agreements or other performance goals established by the supervisor.
• Write and maintain procedural or technical documentation for the user community, and internal documentation for the Service Desk.
• Correctly coordinate with other Technology Services staff as needed to resolve problems.
• Increase personal knowledge of the universitys business and technical environment, including tools, policies and procedures, with the goal of increasing problem resolution rates.

Receive, track and complete IT service requests according to established procedures.

• Receive IT service requests through designated channels.
• Record all actions taken to resolve requests and incidents in the service request record.
• Update the service request record upon resolution or escalation, accurately describing the outcome or reason for escalation in the service request record.
• Track outstanding service requests and report to the supervisor those that cannot be resolved in a timely manner as required by Service Level Agreements.

Provide support for LAN-based technology and classroom technology. Activities include:

• Deploy and maintain LAN-based technology, including client computers, mobile devices and related peripherals, displays, input devices, printers/scanners and telephones; integrate the equipment into the university technology environment, installing and maintaining configuration settings necessary to accomplish this.
• Configure, troubleshoot and remediate classroom technologies, including A/V equipment and lecture-capture hardware and software. Deploy classroom hardware and software.
• Install and configure client computing devices and operating systems; create, modify, manage and deploy hard drive software images; install and configure software applications; operate client device management software systems; interface with Operations staff as needed.
• Configure, troubleshoot and remediate client computing and related hardware devices, operating system startup settings and device drivers, and troubleshoot and remediate device and operating system performance issues, operating system services, and network access issues.
• Maintain inventory and documentation of equipment and software, including specifications, configuration, licensing, product lifecycle and maintenance information.

Other administrative duties:

• Work independently or in teams to carry out assignments within the framework established by the supervisor and in conformance with established practices and procedures; bring unexpected or controversial findings to the supervisors attention.
• Provide regular progress and status reports to the supervisor.
• Create and present written or oral briefings.
• Cross train staff in technologies as required.
• Participate in Service Desk group meetings and activities.
• Participate in interdepartmental Technology Services meetings and project teams as directed.
• Follow University and Technology Services staff guidelines and requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the immediate or higher supervisors.

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Associates degree, or, in place of a diploma, a G.E.D. with one (1) year of college.
• Six months experience in the computer field
• Three months experience providing customer support.

• Current certification as a desktop technician required within 6 months of hire date, e.g. HDI Desktop Support Technician

• Knowledge of, and materially demonstrable skill in using/configuring or applying, the following is required:
  • IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices
  • Microsoft Windows in an Active Directory environment
  • Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Internet applications such as web browsers
  • Local area networking (TCP/IP) principles and methods
  • Wireless networking (802.11) principles and methods
  • Client device remote access principles and methods
  • Mobile device provisioning principles and methods
  • Operating system and application deployment principles and methods

• Knowledge of and experience using the following technologies or methodologies is a plus:

  • File system permissions, client computer operating system security settings and disk encryption

  • Microsoft Active Directory computer account creation and configuration

  • Microsoft Windows Server network file and print shares, especially in an Active Directory environment

  • Microsoft Windows Group Policies

  • Google G Suite, including Gmail, Google Apps, Google Drive, Google Groups

  • Hard drive imaging and computer deployment tools and methodologies, especially Microsoft System Center

• Materially demonstrated ability to provide support for client computers and mobile devices, including knowledge of and experience using the following technologies or processes is required:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 installation and configuration in a business environment

  • Apple macOS 10.10 or later installation and configuration

  • Troubleshooting and successful remediation of client computing and peripheral hardware devices, operating systems, device drivers, and performance issues

  • Troubleshooting and successful remediation of client computing network connectivity and remote access issues

  • Configuration and troubleshooting of mobile devices running Apple iOS, iPadOS and Google Android

• Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
  • Ability to type 40 WPM
  • Pleasant, professional and courteous personality
  • Excellent customer service approach to dealing with people at all levels within the university
  • Exceptional ability to diffuse volatile situations when distressed or irate customers call for support
  • Analytical skills: ability to integrate differing bodies of knowledge in troubleshooting and solving technical problems
  • Learning skills: ability to learn and adopt new ideas and technologies
  • Organizational skills: ability to organize work, coordinate with other team members to accomplish goals, and ensure progress is made on assigned tasks
  • Ability to work effectively in teams