MTC IT Service Desk Support Specialist I (Part-time)
To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership.
About the role
The Technology (IT) Service Desk at the Missionary Training Center is the single point of contact for handling customers' technology issues. The IT Service Desk supports over 6,000 users including Provo MTC employees, volunteers, missionaries, applicants, and some international MTCs’ employees. The specialist is an entry-level support individual contributor who represents the customer and ensures their issues are addressed adequately and resolved in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Reports to manager or supervisor level in the Technology department
- Receives and responds to requests/questions from customers via chat, e-mail, phone, and web in a professional manner
- Ensures tickets are created in the incident management system and determines priority based on impact and urgency
- Becomes familiar with all products and services offered by the IT department
- Performs initial troubleshooting and tracks incidents from beginning to end to ensure prompt response and resolution
- Dispatches technical support representatives (TSRs) and coordinates work with other staff to resolve issues
- Follows up on incidents where the Service Level Agreement (SLA) has not been met
- Notifies customers of global issues (e.g., server or application down, system changes)
- Responds appropriately to high-profile situations requiring extra care or speed
- Supports mobile device and Mac operating systems
- Verifies documented solutions for accuracy and usability
- Assists Coaches in the support and training of Analyst 1 and staff when requested
- May include other temporary assigned duties at the MTC (e.g., assisting with Mission Leadership Seminar)
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications
- Excellent writing skills and ability to type 45 wpm
- Aptitude for learning computer-related concepts quickly
- Detailed, thorough, organized, and able to follow standard operating procedures
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to foster and work in a team environment
- Ability to solve problems appropriately and without assistance
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time
- Ability to sit for long periods of time and use monitors/equipment
Qualifications
- Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy
- Preferred: Experience at the MTC IT Service Desk (knowledge of systems and people supported)
- Preferred: Knowledge of and experience in Microsoft administration (user accounts, Group Policies, rights, etc.)
- Preferred: 1 year of experience using Altiris or other desktop management software
About Us
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
This is a part-time, temporary position with 3 openings. Posting closes on 08/24/2026.