UTS - Temporary IT Technician at NC State

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a UTS - Temporary IT Technician to provide Tier I technical support, manage service requests in the ticketing system, and be the first point of contact for users. You will troubleshoot and resolve issues within SLA, document steps, and communicate updates to customers.

Responsibilities include provisioning, configuring, and deploying computers and related equipment, supporting hardware, software, and applications, and escalating complex problems to

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of service desk/helpdesk experience for PC/Mac.
• Good knowledge of Internet security and data privacy principles.
• Ability to learn existing and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical support and problem resolution for unfamiliar software/hardware.

Responsibilities

• Handle Tier I issues via ticketing system, categorize and disposition requests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve within established SLA’s.
• Act as initial contact for service requests at this support level.
• Communicate updates to customers and escalate as needed.
• Document issues and escalate to appropriate resources.
• Review and prioritize outstanding tickets; route to teams accordingly.
• Support computers, software, and hardware issues.
• Deliver excellent customer service through service request management.
• Provision, configure, and deploy computers and related equipment for end users.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office Apps

AI Productivity Tools

ServiceNow

Networking

Active Directory

Group Policy

Scripting & Automation

JAMF

Job description

UTS - Temporary IT Technician at NC State

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Tier I technical support by managing service requests through the ticketing system, serving as the initial point of contact for users, and troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within established service level agreements. Responsibilities include assessing, categorizing, prioritizing, documenting, and resolving support requests using established procedures and knowledge-based resources, communicating updates to customers, and escalating or routing issues to the appropriate teams when necessary. The position also supports computer hardware, software, and application issues while providing excellent customer service and provisioning, configuring, and deploying computers and related equipment to ensure devices are secure, functional, and ready for end-user use.

Work Schedule Onsite; Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week

• Handle Tier I technical issues through our ticketing system: including receipt, categorizing, handling, and disposition of all requests for service from users.
• Troubleshoot issues and resolve within established SLA’s
• Act as the initial point of contact for service requests received at this support level.
• Communicate with the customer as required: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying them of impending changes
• Complete preliminary assessment and resolve if within the technician’s realm of knowledge using troubleshooting checklists and established knowledge-based processes.
• Document technical issues and take ownership of escalating issues to the appropriate resource
• Review and prioritize outstanding support requests
• Route tickets to appropriate teams for resolution based on incident category and severity.
• Support computer and application issues associated with computers, software and hardware.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through the management and execution of service requests
• Provision, configure, and deploy computers and related equipment to end users, ensuring devices are secure, functional, and ready for immediate use.

1-3 years experience providing service desk / helpdesk support to end-users for PC/ MAC

• 1-3 years’ experience providing service desk / helpdesk support to end-users for PC/ MAC
• Interpersonal skills: communication skills, active listening, professional demeanor
• Technical diagnosis skills
• Good knowledge of Internet security and data privacy principles
• The capacity to learn existing and emerging technologies
• The ability to provide technical support and problem resolution for unfamiliar software and hardware
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Willingness to generate and maintain clear technical documentation and records

Is driving required? Yes

• Experience with Google Apps
• Experience with Microsoft Office Apps
• Experience with AI Productivity Tools, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc
• Experience with ticketing systems, such as ServiceNow.
• Experience with Networking, Active Directory, Group Policy, JAMF , and Scripting & Automation.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about UTS?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have prior experience working on a technology support help desk?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please briefly describe your technical troubleshooting and/or desktop support experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for References

NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: [phone]