Find & Apply For Network / Systems Support Specialist Jobs in Charlottesville, Virginia

Position Number:

282W0398 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003

Hiring Range:

$21.25 per hour Work Schedule Typical schedule is Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays on rotation with flexibility. This is a part-time position providing in-person support services. 29 hours or less per week. Job Description Position Description - User Support Technician Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home to the Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC seeks to attract, welcome, and retain individuals who reflect the communities we serve.

Position Purpose:

Provides first level (Tier I) helpdesk support to college faculty, staff and students who contact the Technology Services helpdesk. Responsible for maintaining the College's computers and associated peripheral equipment including preventive maintenance and repairs to other electronic office and classroom equipment. This equipment includes network components, computers, servers, audio-visual, video conference equipment, telephones, and other classroom electronics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the first point of contact for technical support via phone, email, chat, ticketing system, and in-person. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, network, and account access issues remotely or onsite. Escalate complex issues to appropriate support teams, ensuring clear documentation and communication. Maintain accurate records of support requests, resolutions, and asset tracking in the ticketing system. Install, configure, and maintain computers, software, and peripheral devices across administrative and instructional areas. Provide support for audio-visual equipment in classrooms and meeting spaces, including setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Support internal and external events across multiple campus locations, including occasional off-hours. Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes by preparing and recovering technology assets. Participate in lifecycle management of technology, including procurement, surplus, and disposition. Create and maintain user documentation, knowledge base articles, and training materials. Attend departmental and stakeholder meetings to support Technology Services initiatives and gather feedback. Research and recommend new technology solutions and configurations for college use. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications Ability to provide high quality customer service Ability to learn and implement new technology solutions Use and configuration of computing devices (Laptops, tablets, cell phones, etc) Basic knowledge of Various OS's including Windows 10/11, MacOS, and/or iOS Basic networking knowledge including LAN, WAN, and wireless configuration, primarily for endpoint support Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a larger team Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to scale ladders Additional Considerations Intermediate knowledge of Various OS's including Windows 10/11, MacOS, and/or iOS preferred Basic knowledge of scripted installations of operating systems and software to support deployment of faculty/staff and student computer workstations preferred CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent preferred Demonstrated experience working in a helpdesk environment preferred Demonstrated experience working in a higher education environment preferred Additional education, preferably in Information Technology or a related field

Posting Number:

WGE_3406P Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.