Asset - Specialist
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Job overview
The Asset Specialist will support academic labs and smart classrooms for students and educators. The role includes installing, diagnosing, and repairing computer equipment, managing technology assets, and providing hands-on training and documentation. The position is onsite in Petersburg, Virginia, and is a seven-month contract. An associate degree or equivalent professional experience is listed as the minimum qualification; several technical abilities and certifications are preferred or requested.
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Asset - Specialist
(Jobs in Petersburg, VA)
Requirement id 159550
Job title Specialist
Job location in Petersburg, VA
Skills required Asset, Hardware Installations, -,
Open Date 13-Nov-2026
Close Date
Job type Contract
Duration 7 Months
Compensation DOE
Status requirement ---
Job interview type ---
Email Recruiter:coolsoft
Job Description Specialist: Asset, Hardware Installations, -,
Start date : 12/7/2026
End Date : 06/30/2027
Submission deadline : 11/17/2026
Client Info : VSU
Note:
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Onsite
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In Person Only
Description:
You will leverage your technical expertise to manage academic labs; smart classrooms support to our community of students and educators.
Candidates must interview and work on site. Local candidates are strongly preferred
- Key Responsibilities
Hardware & Software Support: Install, diagnose, and repair desktops, laptops, scanners, and peripherals. We provide training on our proprietary software suite!
Security & Compliance: Maintain the integrity of our tech environment by adhering to VITA IT Security Standards and University policies.
Inventory Management: Track hardware and software assets across labs, classrooms, and mobile devices to ensure the department stays organized.
Training & Documentation: Empower faculty and staff through hands-on training sessions and by creating clear, accessible technical documentation and videos.
- Strategic Objectives
User Success: Act as a centralized "problem-resolution hub" to minimize downtime for the campus community.
Quality Leadership: Support the IT Manager in departmental goals, ensuring a high standard of performance and clear communication.
What Were Looking For
Technical Troubleshooting: A natural curiosity for how things work and a knack for fixing hardware/software hiccups.
Communication Skills: The ability to translate "tech-speak" into helpful instructions for non-technical users.
Organization: Someone who enjoys keeping records updated and projects on schedule.
Adaptability: A team player ready to jump into "other duties as assigned" to keep the department running smoothly.
- Our Commitment to You
We believe in clear expectations and constant growth. You can expect frequent, constructive feedback, interim evaluations to track your progress, and all the resources you need to master your role and hit your performance goals.
- Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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Education: Associates degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
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Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience troubleshooting Windows/MacOS environments and common hardware (desktops, and laptops).
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Instructional Tech: Familiarity with classroom technology, such as projectors, smartboards, or video conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, or WebEx).
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Compliance Knowledge: Basic understanding of IT security principles and data privacy standards.
Preferred Skills
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Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, or Google IT Support Professional Certificate.
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Customer Service: A background in Help Desk technical support, ideally in an academic or corporate setting.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to work 100% on-site.
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Ability to lift and move computer equipment (up to 30 lbs.) and navigate classroom environments to perform installations.
Call502-379-4456 Ext 100for more details. Please provide Requirement id: 159550 while calling.
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
How this job compares
Set against the 2,502 open IT Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$75–122K/yr95 salary ranges
- Virginia median$27–32/hr34 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 198 open IT Support jobs in Virginia and 2,502 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Serco23 open
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- Experience
- IT Support postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (1,774 postings).
- Education
- 216 of the 2,502 open IT Support jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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