IT Service Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 52,400 - 61,300; Full time

Job summary

Wesleyan University is seeking an IT Service Technician to support Apple devices across campus. The role focuses on hardware repair, imaging, deployment, and lifecycle management for staff and students.

You will work with the ITS Service Desk and Desktop Support Specialists to diagnose issues, perform repairs, and manage device imaging using JAMF Pro, ensuring timely, user-friendly support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of IT hardware support experience.
• Hands-on Apple desktop, laptop and mobile device support.
• Experience using JAMF Pro or similar MDM solutions.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and networked devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote end-user support for staff and students.
• Diagnose and repair Apple hardware, imaging and deployment tasks.
• Manage device inventory, imaging, and lifecycle with JAMF Pro.
• Coordinate with ITS teams to resolve issues and document steps in ServiceNow.

Skills

Customer service

Apple hardware repair

End-user support

Windows OS

IT hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JAMF Pro

ServiceNow

ITSM platforms

Job description

Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Information Technology Services (ITS) supports Wesleyan University\'s academic, research, and administrative mission by providing reliable, secure, and user-focused technology services. As part of the ITS Service Delivery team, the IT Service Technician helps ensure faculty, staff, and students have the technology and support they need to teach, learn, research, and work effectively.

Reporting to the ITS Service Desk Manager, the IT Service Technician provides customer-focused, hands-on hardware and end-user support with an emphasis on Apple devices. The position performs device deployment, hardware repair, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support for desktop, laptops, and mobile devices across the University.

As a member of the ITS Service Delivery Team, the IT Service Technician works closely with the ITS Service Desk, Desktop Support Specialists (DSS), and the ITS Software Deployment Engineer to configure, deploy, diagnose, repair, maintain, and support technology used by staff, faculty, and students throughout the University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apple Hardware Repair & Diagnostics — Serve as the team’s primary resource for Apple hardware support, diagnostics, and repair.

• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, hardware repair, and warranty and non-warranty service for Apple desktops, laptops, and related hardware.

• Conduct routine data recovery and data migration for Apple systems.

• Maintain and prepare Apple loaner equipment, ensuring devices are imaged, inventoried, sanitized, and ready for deployment.

End -user Support (Tier 1 & Tier 2)

• Provide responsive support via phone, walk-in, email, chat, and remote support tools.

• Resolve issues at the appropriate level and escalate when necessary.

• Deliver clear, friendly explanations of technical issues to nontechnical users.

Deployment, Imaging & Device Management

• Collaborate with the ITS Software Deployment Engineer to test, deploy and maintain Apple software images and operating system updates.

• Use JAMF Pro and related tools to enroll, configure and manage Apple devices, deploy software, and support established device management policies.

Campus Field Support

• Perform onsite diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution of Apple hardware and software issues across campus.

• Support end-user mobile Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, peripherals) used for University business.

Inventory & Lifecycle Management

• Work with Desktop Support to maintain inventory of Apple hardware and peripherals.

• Track hardware lifecycles and assist with hardware upgrades and equipment disposition.

• Travel to offices, classrooms, and other campus locations to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and support University-owned technology.

General IT Support

• Assist with Windows desktop support and general IT hardware and peripheral troubleshooting as needed.

• Coordinate with Apple and third-party vendors regarding warranty service, parts procurement, and technical guidance.

• Provide hands-on technical support through bench repair, onsite field support, device deployment, and direct assistance to end users across the University.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, installations, inventory updates, and support activities in ServiceNow.

• Contribute to ITS knowledge base articles related to Apple hardware and software support.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience providing desktop, device, or IT hardware support or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Hands-on experience supporting Apple desktop, laptop and mobile devices including hardware diagnostics, repair, and operating system imaging, deployment, and troubleshooting.

• Experience using JAMF Pro or similar Apple mobile device management (MDM) solutions.

• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and desktop devices.

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service and communicate technical information clearly to users with varying levels of technical knowledge.

• Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage multiple assignments, and maintain accurate technical documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues, prioritize work, and complete assignments with appropriate supervision.

• Working knowledge of supporting desktops, laptops, and mobile devices in a networked environment.

• Commitment to working within a diverse environment and interacting professionally with individuals of varied backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Apple certifications such as Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) or Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT).

• Experience providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support in a networked environment, including the use of IT service management (ITSM) platforms such as ServiceNow.

• Experience performing data recovery on Apple devices.

• Experience with Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) tools.

• Familiarity with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions such as Aruba ClearPass or other equivalent tools.

• Experience providing remote technical support using remote support tools.

• Experience with virtual private network (VPN) connectivity and software.

• Experience providing IT support within a higher education environment.

Position is open until filled. For full consideration please apply by August 23rd when first review of applications will begin.

Compensation: $52,400-$61,300

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University\'s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University\'s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at http://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/compliance.html.