Job Description
JOB TITLE: Desktop Support Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
REPORTS TO: IT Service Manager
STATUS: Full-time
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SCOPE
Assist the staff in our corporate office, manufacturing facility, and remote locations with technical support of desktops, laptops, workstations, mobile devices, printers, servers, network equipment, applications and related technology. Your support includes specification, installation and testing of computer systems and peripherals within established guidelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Remote, telephone, and onsite desktop support for Windows and a variety of commercialsoftware for a staff of varied technical levels
•Configure, maintain and deploy Windows desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
•Performs technical support; analyzing, researching, diagnosing, installation, and resolution ofcomplex desktop/notebook computers, operating systems, applications and hardwaretechnologies and associated problems.
•Triage incoming help desk tickets and route to appropriate IT team resources.
•Support for a wide variety of hardware including computers, printers, peripherals and mobiledevices.
•Complete appropriate documentation associated with ticket management and employee supportby providing detailed documentation of all tasks, troubleshooting steps and current status of eachincident
•Help maintain equipment inventory and organization
•Write and maintain documentation and training materials for employee education
•Regular auditing of equipment and software health
•Work with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with equipment and software.
•After hours/Weekend support as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing,and repetitive motions
•Ability to lift 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance
QUALIFICATIONS
•2+ years IT industry experience and Bachelor degree.
•2+ years of full-time technical experience that includes maintenance, troubleshooting, repair,deployment, upgrades, enhancements, and configuration of hardware, software and operatingsystems in a networked production environment (PC and Macintosh)
•2+ years supporting, troubleshooting and installing Microsoft Office 2010 – 2019, Office 365, andAdobe products
•Experience with Dell, HP and Apple hardware, Windows 10, AV, VPN, Active Directory, Microsoftcertified professional a plus
• Very strong troubleshooting, prioritization, self-motivation, analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Excellent research skills, with an ability to evaluate the options and present them
• Works well in dynamic environment, ability to handle pressured situations and respond/adapt to new demands and changing priorities
• Ability to take on new tasks and learn new technologies in a fast-paced work environment
• Should have positive, constructive attitude and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to deliver results and to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects and other responsibilities
• Good phone, written, and face to face communication and customer service skills
• Be able to work with people with a variety of different technical skill levels
• Able to design and work a problem tree on the fly
• Interested in learning new skills/methods and devising innovative solutions
• Interested in acquiring new skills in the IT field
Skills Required
- 2+ years of IT industry experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of full-time technical experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, deploying, upgrading, enhancing, and configuring hardware, software, and operating systems in a networked production environment
- 2+ years supporting, troubleshooting, and installing Microsoft Office 2010-2019, Office 365, and Adobe products
- Experience with Dell, HP, and Apple hardware
- Experience with Windows 10
- Experience with audiovisual equipment
- Experience with VPN
- Experience with Active Directory
- Microsoft certified professional certification
- Strong troubleshooting, prioritization, analytical, organizational, research, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
- Good phone, written, face-to-face communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance
What We Do
Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders. On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches. In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S. Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.
