Technical Support Specialist II - WUIT

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Competitive health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a skilled Desktop Support Specialist to provide advanced support for desktop and server systems within a large university environment.

You will handle OS, software, hardware, and networking issues, act as a technical expert, and contribute to system administration and documentation. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and a strong customer-service mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; combination of education and/or experience.
• 4 years of desktop support in an enterprise environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Desktop support for computing desktops, OS, software, and hardware; responds to tickets.
• Provide technical guidance for level 2 staff and service desk.
• Escalation point for advanced technical issues.
• System administration: maintenance, upgrades, new implementations, planning.
• Attend training and maintain broad understanding of technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Microsoft Office

Oral Communications

Organizational Capability

Prioritization

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, responsible for the advanced support of desktop and server computer systems and other technology-based systems for University staff, faculty and students; including support for computer operating systems, software, hardware and networking. May serve as a system owner, technical expert or specialist in a particular area such as in the applications, systems or hardware areas. The employee interacts with a broad range of client requiring strong communication and customer service skills as well as the ability to use a wide variety of technical resources (i.e., engaging vendor support) to provide a high level of technical support to clients.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Desktop support: Provides daily support for the computing desktop; including operating system, software installation and maintenance and hardware. Responds 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.
• Provides technical guidance and subject matter expertise including documentation for level 2 staff and tier 1 and tier 2 user services staff.
• Acts as an escalation point for advanced technical issues within employee’s knowledge domain.
• System administration: Maintenance, upgrades, new implementation, consultation and planning system administration activities.
• Attends formal training, conducts self-paced training through online courses or on the job training, attends conferences and engages with peers to maintain broad understanding of technologies and keeping abreast of new technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment:

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Providing Desktop Support In An Enterprise Environment (4 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizational Capability, Prioritization, Written Communication

Grade

G10-H

Salary Range

$25.47 - $39.49 / 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

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.