User Support Technician

Piedmont Virginia Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking a part-time User Support Technician to provide first line helpdesk support for faculty, staff and students. You’ll maintain computers, peripherals, and AV equipment across campus, handling on-site and remote issues as needed.

This role emphasizes customer service, basic IT knowledge, and the ability to work independently or in a team. A focus on documentation and asset management helps ensure reliable technology support for teaching and

Qualifications

• Provide high quality customer service.
• Learn and implement new technology solutions.
• Use and configure computing devices (laptops, tablets, cell phones).
• Basic knowledge of Windows 10/11, MacOS, and/or iOS.
• Basic networking knowledge for endpoint support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and scale ladders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for technical support via phone, email, chat, ticketing system, and in-person.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, network, and account access issues remotely or onsite.
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate support teams with clear documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of support requests, resolutions, and asset tracking in the ticketing system.
• Install, configure, and maintain computers, software, and peripheral devices across administrative and instructional areas.
• Provide support for audio-visual equipment in classrooms and meeting spaces, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support internal and external events across multiple campus locations, including occasional off-hours.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes by preparing and recovering technology assets.
• Participate in lifecycle management of technology, including procurement, surplus, and disposition.
• Create and maintain user documentation, knowledge base articles, and training materials.
• Attend departmental and stakeholder meetings to support Technology Services initiatives and gather feedback.
• Research and recommend new technology solutions and configurations for college use.

Skills

Customer service

Learn new tech

Computing devices

Networking basics

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Ladder climbing

Education

IT-related education

A+ certification

Job description

Title: User Support Technician

Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College

Location: Albemarle - 003

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $21.25 per hour

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu

Position Description – User Support Technician

Provides first level (Tier I) helpdesk support to college faculty, staff and students who contact the Technology Services helpdesk. Responsible for maintaining the College's computers and associated peripheral equipment including preventive maintenance and repairs to other electronic office and classroom equipment. This equipment includes network components, computers, servers, audio-visual, video conference equipment, telephones, and other classroom electronics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for technical support via phone, email, chat, ticketing system, and in-person.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, network, and account access issues remotely or onsite.
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate support teams, ensuring clear documentation and communication.
• Maintain accurate records of support requests, resolutions, and asset tracking in the ticketing system.
• Install, configure, and maintain computers, software, and peripheral devices across administrative and instructional areas.
• Provide support for audio-visual equipment in classrooms and meeting spaces, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support internal and external events across multiple campus locations, including occasional off-hours.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes by preparing and recovering technology assets.
• Participate in lifecycle management of technology, including procurement, surplus, and disposition.
• Create and maintain user documentation, knowledge base articles, and training materials.
• Attend departmental and stakeholder meetings to support Technology Services initiatives and gather feedback.
• Research and recommend new technology solutions and configurations for college use.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to provide high quality customer service
• Ability to learn and implement new technology solutions
• Use and configuration of computing devices (Laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc)
• Basic knowledge of Various OS’s including Windows 10/11, MacOS, and/or iOS
• Basic networking knowledge including LAN, WAN, and wireless configuration, primarily for endpoint support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a larger team
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to scale ladders

Additional Considerations

• Intermediate knowledge of Various OS’s including Windows 10/11, MacOS, and/or iOS preferred
• Basic knowledge of scripted installations of operating systems and software to support deployment of faculty/staff and student computer workstations preferred
• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in a helpdesk environment preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in a higher education environment preferred
• Additional education, preferably in Information Technology or a related field