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Application Support Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Provide all application support functions for system end-users. Serves as the first line of assistance with customers in addressing technical issues. This role requires conveying technical ...

This role is responsible for ensuring system reliability, maintaining compliance, and supporting business users through direct interaction and application troubleshooting. ***Essential Functions ...

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Field Application Engineer

Fairport, NY · On-site +1

$54K - $81K/yr

The title for this role may be called Application Engineer, Vision Consulting Engineer, or Integration Support Engineer depending on the product line you may be hired for. * Solve complex customer ...

This role is responsible for ensuring system reliability, maintaining compliance, and supporting business users through direct interaction and application troubleshooting. ***Essential Functions ...

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Oversee support, performance, and availability of internal and vendor-hosted business systems ... Oversee application portfolio assessments and remediation planning. * Contribute to corporate ...

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How much do application support jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for application support in Rochester, NY is $159,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,600.00 and $202,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Application Support vs Help Desk Support?

AspectApplication SupportHelp Desk Support
CredentialsIT certifications, technical skillsBasic IT knowledge, customer service skills
Work EnvironmentFocused on specific applications, technical troubleshootingGeneral IT issues, user support across multiple systems
Employer & IndustryTech companies, software firms, enterprise ITAny organization with IT needs, including small businesses
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical roles, specialized supportGeneral IT support, user assistance

Application Support involves specialized technical troubleshooting and maintenance of specific software applications, often requiring technical certifications. Help Desk Support provides broader user assistance for various IT issues, focusing on customer service and basic troubleshooting. While both roles support IT users, Application Support is more technical and application-specific, whereas Help Desk Support covers a wider range of general IT problems.

What Does an Application Support Do?

Application support employees manage the usability of a program for their employer and clients. There are various roles that provide service for a particular software, and the specific job duties vary. For example, application support analysts or specialists are often the first points of contact for clients having issues with the program. They determine the problem the customer has and attempts to fix it. This is similar to a customer service role, but application support jobs often involve technical skills and database management. If they are unable to fix the problem, they transfer the client to application support leads or another supervisor to handle. Engineers or developers in this field help clients adjust the software to better meet their needs or resolve current problems they are facing when using the program.

What are Application Support roles?

Application Support roles involve assisting users and organizations in resolving issues related to software applications. This typically includes troubleshooting technical problems, providing guidance on software usage, performing routine maintenance, and escalating more complex issues to development teams. Application Support professionals ensure that applications run smoothly and meet business needs. They often act as a bridge between end-users and IT departments, ensuring rapid problem resolution and minimizing downtime.

How does an Application Support professional typically collaborate with development and IT teams to resolve complex issues?

Application Support professionals act as a crucial link between end-users, development, and IT infrastructure teams. When complex issues arise, they gather detailed information from users, replicate problems, and escalate unresolved technical issues to developers while providing clear documentation. They also coordinate with IT teams to ensure that system dependencies, configurations, or server-related matters are addressed. Regular communication and participation in cross-functional meetings help ensure that issues are resolved efficiently and that system improvements are implemented based on user feedback.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Application Support Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Application Support Specialist, you need strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of software applications, and often a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with ticketing systems, SQL databases, and commonly used IT service management tools like ServiceNow is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and the ability to work under pressure help you effectively address user concerns and collaborate with technical teams. These skills ensure timely resolution of issues, minimize downtime, and maintain high levels of user satisfaction.
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Infographic showing various Application Support job openings in Rochester, NY as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 47% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $159,040 per year, or $76.5 per hour.
Analyst III, Technical Support

Analyst III, Technical Support

Waste Management

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 627 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 72 rated recycling and waste


Job description

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

To enable our business to expand our lead in a market increasingly enhanced by technology, Waste Management is undertaking a substantial technology transformation. We are seeking talented Information Technology professionals to join the Waste Management team who are motivated to help us transform the way we design, build and use technology. With your skills and experience, we look for you to combine your technical expertise with industry best practices in an effort to align information technology solutions with Waste Management business strategy.
I. Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, configures and installs complex software for IT users' desktops and mobile devices. Provides advanced technical support for software and hardware of end-user computing. Provides advanced troubleshooting to readily identify complex or ambiguous problems and/or technical issues and escalates/delegates to appropriate staff for resolution.
II. Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned. 

  • As Digital Field Analyst, serve as the trusted IT resource responsible for building and managing market, corporate, and thirdparty relationships while leading complex IT issues to timely completion.
  • Leads the resolution of complex Tier 3 support tickets escalated from the Digital Service Center.
  • Provides advanced functional and postdevelopment application support, including client installations.
  • Diagnoses complex or ambiguous issues by reproducing incidents, analyzing data integrity, and tracing transactions across infrastructure to identify root causes. 
  • Coordinates with internal teams and external vendors as needed. 
  • Produces data analysis, technical specifications for development fixes, and contributes to the design and maintenance of advanced system and application monitoring. 
  • Generates operational and ticketing reports and drives technical support initiatives in alignment with senior leadership priorities.
  • Advises market area teams on IT equipment solutions, providing endtoend support through research, analysis, and coordinated quote development with internal teams
  • Willingness to travel to market area sites to deliver frontline, onsite IT support, ensuring rapid issue resolution and minimal business disruption.
  • Provide handson technical assistance to end users in field locations, delivering hightouch customer service and serving as a trusted IT point of contact.
  • Support desktop, hardware, software, and application needs for users online, in call queue and on site, partnering with multiple teams to resolve issues and improve user experience.

Key Skills: End User Computing Support, Desktop Support, Application Support, Incident Management, Troubleshooting, SCCM/MECM, VPN, MS InTune, Hardware & Peripherals, Customer Service, Field Support
 

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
May coach or mentor less-experienced personnel and act as the team leader on systems projects.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 
A. Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree  
  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience  
  • 5 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred

  • Experience troubleshooting, supporting, and resolving Point of Sale (POS) system issues 
  • Working knowledge of ITIL principles; experience using ServiceNow and Microsoft Office applications
  • EndUser Collaboration & Audio/Video Support
  • Network & Connectivity Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft 365 / Office Support
  • Hardware & Peripherals (DeskSide Support)
  • Software Deployment & Remote Access
     

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

  • Demonstrates intermediatelevel knowledge or skills across three or more of the following functional areas: 
  • Diagnose and resolve enduser network connectivity issues by identifying wired versus wireless failures in desktop docking environments and executing systematic troubleshooting to restore optimal network performance."
  • Provide advanced technical support for enduser computing environments, including PC hardware, operating systems, and enterprise applications.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex desktop and application issues through systematic troubleshooting, rootcause analysis, and workflow evaluation.
  • Translate enduser business processes into technical problem statements to efficiently isolate and remediate issues.
  • Deliver hightouch customer support with a consultative approach, managing escalations and resolving conflicts to ensure positive user outcomes.
  • Document incidents, resolutions, and standardized communications clearly for end users, technical teams, and management.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to nontechnical users while collaborating seamlessly with IT staff and leadership.
  • Apply strong analytical and problemsolving skills to troubleshoot persistent or ambiguous PC and application issues in a production environment.
     

V. Work Environment, Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
Listed below are key points regarding the physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
 

  • Frequently

  • Repetitive motions

  • Eye/hand/foot coordination

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing

  • Lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

  • Walking within office buildings, data rooms, and customer or market area sites
     

  • Constantly

  • Sitting

  • Talking

  • Hearing
     

  • Travel and Site Visits

  • Ability to travel to market area locations and other business sites as needed

  • Ability to safely navigate varying site environments, including stairs, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces

  • Ability to perform handson technical work during site visits, including equipment setup, troubleshooting, and teardown

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods during travel or onsite support activities
     

Office and Field Environment: This position primarily operates in a professional office environment but also requires periodic travel to field or market area sites. The role routinely involves the use of standard office and IT equipment such as computers, phones, docking stations, monitors, cabling, and related hardware.
Pay Transparency

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $77,000 - $112,815 . This range represents a good faith
estimate forthis position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidatemay be influenced by a variety of factors 
including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.


Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.


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