Customer Tech Support I

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is seeking a full-time end-user support technician to provide first-level IT assistance for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices at the 601 Elmwood Ave location in Rochester, NY. The role covers on-site and remote troubleshooting, setup, and maintenance of endpoint devices.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year of relevant experience, strong customer service, and solid problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel between work sites required.
• Flexibility to work shifts necessary to accommodate 24/7/365 coverage, which may include nights, weekends and holidays required.
• Exceptional customer service skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Knowledge of current operating systems for PCs preferred.
• Proficient in hardware break/fix and troubleshooting preferred.
• Knowledge of Mac computers, handhelds and other peripheral devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides first level technical support for end-user computing devices, including desktops, laptops and mobile devices.
• Troubleshoots and resolves end-user device issues, either in-person or remotely, and assists with setup, configuration and maintenance of endpoint devices.
• Acts as primary point of contact for end-users in resolving device-related OS, connectivity or application issues.
• Assists with setup, configuration and maintenance of endpoint devices.
• Responds to customer requests, received either via the Service Desk or directly from end-users, based on urgency and established service levels.
• Troubleshoots and resolves device-related OS, connectivity or application issues.
• Assists with setup, configuration, and maintenance of endpoint devices.
• Utilizes technical expertise to diagnose and resolve problems related to client technologies.
• Proactively identifies issues that can be handled before a ticket is submitted.
• Gathers feedback and addresses or brings to management.
• Participates in project implementations by completing assigned tasks, providing appropriate communication to project managers and keeping track of progress, reporting back to project manager.
• Maintains constant communication with team to ensure coverage of all calls.
• Ensures all sites are covered and if necessary, relocates to other sites to provide coverage.
• Assists with testing and deployment of new and replacement systems, printers and other peripherals, ensuring customer satisfaction, accuracy, timeliness, and priority are all met.
• Conducts 1:1 training with customers on the use of hardware and applications as needed.
• Keeps abreast of current desktop and LAN technologies through continuing education, journal review, web searches, and formal seminar opportunities.
• Maintains working knowledge of wide range of applications and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

End-user computing

Desktop support

Troubleshooting

Mac knowledge

PC hardware

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Mac computers

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

• Worker Subtype: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Department: 500291 Lab Computer Fac-Clin Labs SMH
• Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
• Range: UR URG 105 H
• Compensation Range: $20.34 - $28.51
• The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Provides first level technical support for end-user computing devices, including desktops, laptops and mobile devices. Troubleshoots and resolves end-user device issues, either in-person or remotely, and assists with setup, configuration and maintenance of endpoint devices, escalating as needed. Acts as primary point of contact for end-users in resolving device-related OS, connectivity or application issues. Assists with setup, configuration and maintenance of endpoint devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to customer requests, received either via the Service Desk or directly from end-users, based on urgency and established service levels. Troubleshoots and resolves device-related OS, connectivity or application issues.
• Assists with setup, configuration, and maintenance of endpoint devices.
• Utilizes technical expertise to diagnose and resolve problems related to client technologies. Proactively identifies issues that can be handled before a ticket is submitted. Gathers feedback and addresses or brings to management.
• Participates in project implementations by completing assigned tasks, providing appropriate communication to project managers and keeping track of progress, reporting back to project manager.
• Maintains constant communication with team to ensure coverage of all calls. Ensures all sites are covered and if necessary, relocates to other sites to provide coverage.
• Assists with testing and deployment of new and replacement systems, printers and other peripherals, ensuring customer satisfaction, accuracy, timeliness, and priority are all met.
• Conducts 1:1 training with customers on the use of hardware and applications as needed.
• Keeps abreast of current desktop and LAN technologies through continuing education, journal review, web searches, and formal seminar opportunities. Maintains working knowledge of wide range of applications and technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to travel between work sites required
• Flexibility to work shifts necessary to accommodate 24/7/365 coverage, which may include nights, weekends and holidays required
• Exception customer service skills required
• Strong communication skills required
• Logical thinker with good problem-solving skills required
• Knowledge of current operating systems for PCs preferred
• Proficient in hardware break/fix and troubleshooting preferred
• Knowledge of Mac computers, handhelds and other peripheral devices preferred

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.