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Newark IT Service Desk Student Technician

Ohio State University
🇺🇸In-Person$13/hr1h ago
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Role Snapshot

The Newark IT Service Desk Student Technician provides high-quality, customer-focused IT support to Ohio State Newark and COTC students, faculty, and staff through phone, email, and ticketing systems. The role includes troubleshooting technical issues, A/V assistance in classrooms, and event support.

Key Responsibilities: Primary duties include phone support (50%), processing IT requests and resolving technical issues across devices (25% follow-up work), classroom A/V support and equipment maintenance (15%), event support (5%), and printer support (5%).
Skills & Tools: Required skills include knowledge of desktop and laptop operating environments, ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to multitask in a dynamic, fast-changing environment with minimal supervision.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a valid driver's license, pass a background check, be able to lift and move 50 pounds, and demonstrate a positive attitude with strong technical aptitude.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $13/hr

Job Description

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Job Title: Newark

IT Service Desk Student Technician Department: OCIO | Customer Solutions-JM The Newark IT Service Desk Student Technician delivers high-quality, customer-focused IT assistance to COTC and Ohio State Newark students, faculty, and staff. Operating through phone, email, and ServiceNow ticketing, the student processes requests and resolves technical issues across laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and printers. Additionally, this role provides hands-on A/V assistance and troubleshooting in classrooms and event spaces while also assisting to keep A/V equipment properly maintained. The student will also support events on campus ranging from a basic meeting to a large scale conference. Breakdown of Duties 50% Phone Support 25% Follow-up work through the dispatch queue. 15% Classroom Support and Maintenance 5% Event Support 5% Printer Support Required Qualifications Valid driver's license and able to pass a background check Ability to lift and move 50 pounds Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Knowledge of desktop and laptop computing operating environments Works well in a dynamic, fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking with minimal supervision On-site work to be performed on the Newark campus Positive attitude Attention to detail

Customer service Additional Information: The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $13.00 per hour. Our goal is to foster a community of professionals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds who actively collaborate to support the mission of the Ohio State University. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of individuals as they achieve their highest potential and support others along the way. In an ever-changing technology landscape our employees are flexible, innovative, and adept problem-solvers.

Location: Hodges Hall (0628)

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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