Information Technology Client Support Tech -Ent

Overview

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CLIENT SUPPORT TECH I-ENT-(T235514) Description FOR USE BY UAB IT ONLY:
To provide accurate and timely IT Client support and services to supported UAB administrators, faculty, staff, and students to include incident resolution and request fulfilment of a moderate to complex nature. To receive, prioritize, document, and actively resolve IT Client service requests and to escalate incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service-level agreement (SLA) expectations. To restore service and/or identify and correct core problems by interacting with network services, software systems engineering and/or applications development.

To simulate or recreate user problems to resolve operating difficulties and to recommend systems modifications to reduce user problems. To perform restorative and maintenance actions for hardware, software, network, and operating system issues on supported desktop, laptop, peripheral and other equipment to ensure customer productivity. To deliver service using remote tools or at the customer's location, to resolve issues using basic troubleshooting and technical skills, and to perform defined processes and adhere to standard operating procedures.

To maintain accurate information and data regarding incident and request response within the IT service management (ITSM) tool. This position will commit to fostering an environment of heightened security following Information Technology Security Policies and participating in security training, such as Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), on an annual basis.

• Associate's degree in a related field required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to problem-solve; customer service skills; technical troubleshooting skills; hardware, software, and network troubleshooting skills are a plus; written and verbal communication skills to all levels of the organization; exposure to common endpoint management tools such as SCCM/JAMF for endpoint management and ad hoc software deployment; network printer mapping, both manual and via AD group management tools such as ADUC; basic knowledge of AV equipment and usage.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located /titleix.

• Primary Location
  :
  University
• Job Category
  :
  Information Technology
• Organization
  :  AskIT Help Desk
• Employee Status
  :
  Regular
• Shift
  :
  Day/1st Shift
• Work Arrangement
  :
  Onsite