IT Help Desk Support Specialist, AFSCME MN Council 5 - South St. Paul, MN

Department: AFSCME Council 5
Salary Range: Competitive Salary
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Posting Date: 6/16/2009

AFSCME MN Council 5 is currently seeking applicants for the position of IT Help Desk Support Specialist.  A brief description and qualifications for the position are shown below.

This IT Help Desk Support position is full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM and shall be based out of the South St. Paul Office.

DUTIES:
  • Receive and record technical and/or application support calls from end users.
  • Provide investigation, diagnosis, resolution and recovery for hardware/software problems. When unable to resolve, escalate to second or third level in accordance with Help Desk escalation processes.
  • Maintain overall ownership of user’s issue & service ensuring that they receive resolution within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Provide initial assessment of urgency and business impact on all support calls.
  • Manage service requests, software installations, new computer setups, upgrades, etc.
  • Record incident resolutions in the Help Desk tool.
  • Provide enhancement request feedback to IT regarding technology environment and customer needs through the defined processes.
  • Support the following technologies: Microsoft Office 2007 products – Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer, Windows XP, desktops, laptops, printers, networked copiers, NIC’s, basic LAN/WAN connectivity, LogMeIn, VNC, and others as assigned.
  • Monitor daily backups.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate well with internal and external contacts.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years directly related work experience in a technical help desk position supporting Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 or later (2007 preferred), Internet Explorer and business applications in a business environment.
  • Knowledge of multiple desktop programs, configuration and debugging techniques.
  • Strong work ethic, detail oriented as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Sound problem resolution, judgment and decision-making.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment weighing 30-40lbs.
  • Experience supporting Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 or later, Outlook in and Exchange Environment, Internet Explorer, basic hardware issues, desktops, laptops, printers, and mobile devices both in person and remotely.
  • Experience with TCP/IP and general networking issues.
  • Experience providing superior customer service and support.
  • Experience working effectively in a team environment, communicating effectively, resolving issues efficiently, and contributing to the improvement of the infrastructure.
  • Strong interpersonal and organization skills, successful in working both independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures.
     

TO APPLY:  Send cover letter and resume to Lisa Altendorfer, IT/Building Resource Manager at:

  • AFSCME MN Council 5, 300 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075
  • Fax: 651-455-1311
  • Email: Lisa.Altendorfer@afscmemn.org   (No phone calls please)
     

DEADLINE: The posting for this position will close Monday, June 29, 2009 at 4:00 PM.

AFSCME MN Council 5 is an equal opportunity employer

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