UAB Medicine

HELP DESK TECHNICIAN - (T232141)

Description

Responsible for monitoring help desk phones, e-mails and other electronic problem reporting mechanisms. Makes sure they are responding appropriately in a precise and timely manner. Provides computer hardware, software and network problem resolutions for user departments within the University or Medical Center. Utilizes Problem Management database to register problems and record most effective solutions.

This position will provide technical support for the Medical Education Information Services Client Services team for the Heersink School of Medicine. Responsibilities include responding to helpdesk requests, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, configuring and maintaining computers and related equipment, managing system records and user access, collaborating with IT teams and vendors, and supporting technology needs in classrooms, laboratories, and conference rooms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the helpdesk phones, emails, ticketing system, and other electronic problem reporting.
• Triaging, troubleshooting, documenting, resolving and/or escalating various technical issues in a precise and timely manner.
• Quoting, building, imaging, installing and repairing computers and peripherals.
• Maintaining network device database for accuracy.
• Maintaining Active Directory computers and permissions groups.
• Coordinate with other IT departments and vendors to provide technological solutions.
• Providing timely technical assistance for designated classrooms, conference rooms, computer labs, and other support areas.
• Utilizes Problem Management database to register problems and record most effective solutions.
• Provides computer hardware, software and network problem resolutions for user departments within the University or Medical Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.80

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Electronics or a related field required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Windows and Mac Operating Systems
• ServiceNow or other ticketing systems
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe
• Zoom, Teams, and Kaltura VPN
• Remote Desktop, and Network File Shares
• SCCM and Active Directory Crestron
• Extron, Q-SYS, and similar A/V systems and components

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 at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

: 310002200 Medical Education Information Services

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite