Computer Technician & Help Desk

HEARTLAND CO-OP•Clive, IA

About The Position

Provides technical support to users by researching and answering questions, troubleshooting problems, and maintaining hardware and software throughout Heartland Co-op facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains network hardware, software, and telecommunications services such as personal computers, system software, software applications, printers, servers, routers, bridges, switches, modems, cabling. Ability to work with corporate vendors including Internet service providers, hardware and software providers and any other third party company. Help with replacement of computer equipment such as terminals, monitors, and printers. Effectively support remote users via phone to avoid making unnecessary trips out to locations. Effectively support network users in all areas including, but not limited to, their respective user environment, various directory maintenance, teleco, smart phones, and security compliance. Maintain IT inventory assets. Trains users on basic hardware, software and equipment usage. Responds to the needs and questions of users concerning their access to resources on the network and the basic operation of various software programs. Communicates with other departments to report and resolve software, hardware, and operations problems. Consults with department managers to develop system solutions consistent with organizational objectives. Installs and tests software upgrades. Able to travel to locations throughout Heartland Co-op. Must maintain valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, basic PC and network communication troubleshooting techniques, basic PC, client and printer configuration skills, a basic working knowledge of PC administration, a basic understanding of maintaining, updating and reloading operating systems, an overall ability to solve problems with little need for assistance.
Must maintain valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times.

Responsibilities

Maintains network hardware, software, and telecommunications services such as personal computers, system software, software applications, printers, servers, routers, bridges, switches, modems, cabling.
Ability to work with corporate vendors including Internet service providers, hardware and software providers and any other third party company.
Help with replacement of computer equipment such as terminals, monitors, and printers.
Effectively support remote users via phone to avoid making unnecessary trips out to locations.
Effectively support network users in all areas including, but not limited to, their respective user environment, various directory maintenance, teleco, smart phones, and security compliance.
Maintain IT inventory assets.
Trains users on basic hardware, software and equipment usage.
Responds to the needs and questions of users concerning their access to resources on the network and the basic operation of various software programs.
Communicates with other departments to report and resolve software, hardware, and operations problems.
Consults with department managers to develop system solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
Installs and tests software upgrades.
Able to travel to locations throughout Heartland Co-op.
Must maintain valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times.
Other duties as assigned by management.