Technical Support Specialist I

4 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Washington University in St. Louis Full time
Job Summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a highly motivated Technical Support Specialist I to provide technical support for desktop computer systems and other technology-based systems for University staff, faculty, and students. As a key member of our IT team, you will be responsible for providing daily support for computing desktops, including operating system, software installation and maintenance, and hardware. You will also respond to assigned tickets, evaluate, prioritize, and resolve problems and requests, and escalate to appropriate support areas as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide daily support for computing desktops, including operating system, software installation and maintenance, and hardware.
  • Respond to assigned tickets and evaluate, prioritize, and resolve problems and requests.
  • Act as the front-facing support liaison for all desktop-related support issues.
  • Provide support documentation for Tier 1.
  • Collaborate with higher-level technical areas on planning and issue resolution.
  • Prioritize workload to appropriately respond to customer needs and demands.
  • Act as a liaison between customers and senior technical staff.
  • Complete tasks associated with projects or activities that relate to the desktop support environment, such as system upgrades, system integration, and system administration.

Working Conditions:

  • Normal office environment.
  • Ability to work on call.
  • Ability to travel to on- and off-campus locations.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
  • Providing desktop support in an enterprise environment (2 years).
  • Accountability, computer support, computing platform, customer service, office productivity software, oral communications, prioritization, procedural documentation, system administration, systems integration, system upgrades, written communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree.
  • No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
  • No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
  • Skills: accountability, computer support, computing platform, customer service, office productivity software, oral communications, prioritization, procedural documentation, system administration, systems integration, system upgrades, written communication.

Benefits:

  • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  • Forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
  • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
  • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
  • Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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