Information Technology Technician (IT Tech)

Memphis Goodwill•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general leadership of the IT Manager, the IT technician is responsible for performing a variety of duties that support MGI’s software installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on hardware, software and related equipment. The IT Technician's mission contribution is to support the activities of the IT Department to maximize profitability and provide training to team members to support the organization’s mission.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
Able to work at usually hectic pace with irregular short deadlines and limited number of critical or unusual situations.
Work without direct supervision.
Organize workflow for optimal output.
Operate standard office equipment and material handling equipment.
Ability to address safety and security concerns.
Minimum of associate’s degree or industry certifications required.
2-3 years of technology experience, with POS and retail experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of the installation, configuration, and maintenance of modern computer, network, and software systems. Specifically, Windows (7, 8.1, & 10), Windows Server (2008 R2 & 2012 R2), Active Directory, Microsoft Office 2010, security hardware and software, backup hardware and software, and network hardware.
Must be able to work occasional after-hours and weekends.
Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a privately owned reliable means of transportation to travel throughout territory to visit locations.
Ability to bend, reach and stand, and lift up to twenty-five pounds on an occasional basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Microsoft and CompTIA certifications preferred
High school degree or equivalent, preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors internal POS systems and external sales reporting system to ensure consistent and accurate communication.
Partners with store management to correct opening/closing errors in daily processing.
Ensure proper set up all POS and technology infrastructure hardware at all locations.
Evaluates daily cash register trends to identify potential user errors, performance issues and integrity issues.
Partners with store management and loss prevention personnel in dealing with possible POS theft issues.
Ensures all software packages are properly installed and maintained with necessary updates.
Ensures network access and connectivity to all organizational technology users.
Monitors ongoing security needs of the network and user machines.
Troubleshoots all issues in a timely manner.
Assists the IT Manager during responses to emergency work requests; troubleshoots network failures and errors; and diagnoses and resolves routine network related problems ensuring timely results and minimal disruption of operations.
Assists the IT Manager with developing, monitoring, and implementing network security procedures for safeguarding all networking systems.
Performs facility surveys for network communications; makes recommendations for the layout and location of network components, equipment, cabling, and wiring.
Travels to and from organizational sites in the performance of duties.
Troubleshoots and shows an intensive, clear understanding of operating systems, software, and hardware.
Takes new users through the usage of computer and their processes.
Maintains an updated inventory of software, hardware, and resources.
Demonstrates aptitude for continuous learning and innovative thinking.
Able to work independently and in a team environment.
Performs any other IT-related duties assigned by the IT Manager during working hours and when necessary sometimes after hour on-call work.