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Desktop Support Technician I - 528253

Job no: 528253
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Information Systems/Technology Support

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization: 505171 - Supply Store - Ferguson

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some weekends, on-call, and extended hours as needed.

Job Summary: The Desktop Support Technician I performs tier I desktop support services. Sets up and installs PC and peripheral devices. Creates new tickets and service requests in accordance with established procedures. Resolves routine questions and problems. Refers more complex issues to higher levels.

Additional Department Summary: Provides technical support and repair service support for customers' computer related issues. Provides customer service for the Tide Tech area of the Supply Store. Assists with ordering and stocking of Apple systems and other computer related merchandise from various vendors. Assists with training and supervising others in the Tide Tech area. Assists with overseeing the Store's systems and remote activities such as course material buybacks, Quad sales, and any activities requiring access to the Store's network and servers. Assists with all technical issues involving both hardware and software. Requires on-call hours, including after normal work hours and weekends.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.

Skills and Knowledge: Must have advanced computer skills. Experience in providing computer technical support and/or sales of computers and supporting software. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to learn the computerized inventory control/accounting/point-of-sale system. Ability to become an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) if not already certified.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree in a computer-related or other relevant technical field with one (1) year of relevant computer-related work experience. Apple Certified Macintosh Technician certification (ACMT).

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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