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. To provide guidance and training to less experienced technicians. 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.
Responsibilities for this position
- Responds to incidents for supported IT Clients and systems. Researches and attempts remote resolution, and performs onsite troubleshooting and repair if remote resolution is not possible. Escalates incidents to the next level as required, while maintaining ownership of the incident through resolution.
- Responds to service requests for supported IT clients and systems. Provides service remotely when possible and otherwise provides onsite delivery of the service. Escalates requests to the next level as required, while maintaining ownership of the request through resolution.
- Maintains accurate information and data regarding incident and request response in the ITSM tool. Provides guidance and training to less experienced technicians.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary: $43,890 - $71,320
Qualifications
Associate's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to problem-solve
- Ability to train others
- Troubleshooting skills
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About University of Alabama, Birmingham
Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.
