- Salary
- $45k – $67k/yr
- Location
- 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN, TN, US
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Department
- Customer Service
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Classification: IT Technician
Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M-F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: This position is part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment supporting a variety of technologies across the organization. The successful candidate will provide technical support to internal employees and contractors by evaluating, prioritizing, and responding to requests received by telephone, voicemail, e-mail, ticketing system, and in person. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving issues via remote assistance and in person with hardware, software, networking, telephone systems and devices, and other computer-related technologies while delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-first mindset by proactively resolving issues as they arise while balancing other responsibilities, such as configuring and deploying new computers, completing other technical support tasks, and helping maintain inventory during downtime. The role requires knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity applications, and general desktop technologies. Parti
Physical Requirements:
This position is a hybrid of sedentary and physical work, and performed in a typical office environment. Duties involve sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing. The role may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items up to 40 pounds. Bending, stooping, or reaching may occasionally be required. Physical demands may vary by position and may occasionally exceed those described above.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in supporting IT applications and equipment
Exceptional customer interaction skills and professionalism
Strong analytical and process-oriented skills for problem solving
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office products, and general PC skills
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.
Preferred Requirements:
2+ years of experience in supporting IT applications and equipment
Experience with troubleshooting and solving customer hardware and software issues
Experience with Exchange, Azure, and the Office 365 platform
About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
