IT Technician

HP Hood•Oneida, NY

40d•$73,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Information Technology Technician is responsible for providing PC, desktop, network, and telecom services in their assigned region. The position is also responsible for first-level Help Desk support, as needed, to answer/resolve end user questions/problems in addition to monitoring multiple systems including LAN/WAN, servers and applications. The position requires excellent soft skills to ensure that service is provided effectively, efficiently and collaboratively with the IT team and the Hood business. Strong technical and analytical skills will be required to assist with resolving problems in a timely manner. The position requires 24 x 7 availability as needed to provide critical support and services to the HP Hood LLC Business. This positions is located in our Oneida, NY Plant.

Requirements

Appropriate Microsoft Systems Certifications, A+ Certification, and/or 2-year computer science degree with related Microsoft and networking experience
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA), A+ Certification, and/or related experience
ITIL Foundation Certification required
Demonstrated relationship building skills to all staff levels throughout the organization (local and remote)
Excellent problem resolution skills
Five years of hands on experience working with and supporting Microsoft and networking environments
Strong knowledge of current common infrastructure solutions and PC software products
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and assignments in a high-volume, ever-changing and unpredictable workload environment
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with internal and external contacts, documenting, communicating and resolving technical issues and problems in a clear and understandable manner

Responsibilities

Provide technical service and support to the assigned region to include:
First level response for all assigned service tickets
Supporting and maintaining desktop, LAN, and telecom environments in conjunction with the infrastructure teams
Deploying new and upgrading existing equipment & software
Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed
Perform daily operational processing tasks as needed
Monitor scheduled system processes to ensure successful completion
Investigate and resolve any monitoring issues that occur during scheduled shift
Notify or escalate issues to Application Support and Infrastructure departments
Rapid restoration of services
Service levels are met and escalated items are managed through to closure
IT communications are delivered to the customers in a seamless working environment with the various support teams
IT Service Desk is manned at all times during the stated coverage windows utilizing all members of the department to participate as needed
A seamless working environment with the various support teams
Communicates regularly with other IT departments and business units to maintain positive, productive working relationships
Continue personal development in both business and technical areas.
Continue to keep up-to-date with relevant information technology developments relevant to company’s business.
Continue to expand knowledge of Hood's business