Posting Number:0601258
Position Title:IT Support Services Technician
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Job Type:Full-Time
Staff Term:12 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Academic Year Schedule (dates):Faculty Term:Position Type:Staff
Department:IT Support Services
Job Summary/Basic Function:The IT Support Services Technician provides hands-on, in-person technical support to faculty, staff, and students and serves as the first line of technical response for campus technology issues.
This role is responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving desktop, laptop, peripheral, and standard application issues in the field; supporting instructional classrooms, computer labs, and office environments; and assisting with endpoint deployments and operational IT initiatives in accordance with established standards and procedures.
This position is focused on frontline support and does not involve systems administration or network engineering responsibilities.
The IT Support Services Technician also supports Help Desk operations by assisting student Help Desk workers with technical issues and providing coverage when student staff are unavailable to ensure continuity of service.
The role requires strong problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following defined escalation paths.
A commitment to customer service, clear communication, accurate documentation, and ongoing professional development is essential.
Minimum Qualifications:- High School diploma or GED required
- Vocational or technical training in information technology, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
- Demonstrated experience providing in-person technical support for desktop and laptop systems in a professional or institutional environment
- Working knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and standard productivity applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently using logical problem-solving techniques
- Ability to document technical issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions clearly
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to support non-technical users
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures and escalation guidelines
- Ability to travel across campus, climb stairs, and lift and carry computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
- Prior experience providing in-person IT support in a higher education, K–12, healthcare, or enterprise environment
- Experience supporting instructional classrooms, computer labs, or shared technology spaces
- Familiarity with endpoint deployment, imaging, and management tools (e.g., SmartDeploy, Jamf, or similar platforms)
- Experience working within a ticketing system and following documented support and escalation procedures
- CompTIA A+ or other foundational IT certification
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and staying current with foundational IT technologies and best practices
Compensation and Benefits:To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and
benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $28.50 – $30/hr. The actual salary will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.
Physical Demands:- Frequent walking across campus grounds and between buildings, including outdoor travel in varying weather conditions
- Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs in buildings without elevators
- Ability to lift, carry, and position computer equipment and peripherals weighing up to 50 pounds
- Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and working under desks or in confined spaces to install or service equipment
- Ability to perform hands-on technical support throughout the workday, often requiring continuous movement between locations
ADA Statement:Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:01/27/2026
Closing Date:Open Until Filled:No
Contact(s):Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:508-286-8206
Contact Email:careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:Special Instructions to Candidates:The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
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