What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desktop Technician position at Richmond American Homes?
Overview
BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!
At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We’re proud to be one of the most established builders in the industry, with 42 years of experience and 220,000 homes to our credit.
Position Summary
We are looking for a qualified Desktop Technician to join our team. This opportunity is a contract to hire position with the possibility to become a full-time, permanent position after the contract period of three months. The position is responsible for troubleshooting network, applications, and system problems with technical troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software. Candidate will work daily with users of the business applications and/or IT personnel on a wide variety of systems and processes. Escalates and works through advanced problems with Senior Technicians, other Service Desk staff, and Managers. Responsible for helping maintain a professional and customer service oriented environment.
Core responsibilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft products not limited to Windows 10, Active Directory, Outlook 2010, Office 2010, VMWare etc.) • Prior experience using an IT Ticketing System • Works well in a fast paced, diverse, and results oriented IT environment • Capacity and aptitude for learning a multitude of custom and off the shelf applications • Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, writing, and problem solving skills • Amicable and patient personality • Prompt follow-up on issue status • Works well with all customers to identify and interpret requirements, needs, and problems • Answers incoming calls, email, and trouble tickets from end-users on a daily basis • Responds quickly to customer’s requests with appropriate guidance • Troubleshoots all problems to achieve resolution for end-users • Escalates issues to team leadership • Places internal IT and third party vendor service calls, consistently follows-up through call resolution • Resets/unlocks Active Directory network and various internal and off the shelf application accounts and passwords • Responsible for setting up new employee access to network and applications as well as removal of access for terminated employees. • Granting and removal of access to network and applications of current employees and ensuring that proper approval of access changes have been submitted beforehand. • Participate in on-call rotation for Service Desk team for after normal working hours and on the weekend phone calls • Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Other Responsibilities: Focuses on acquiring and applying knowledge and skills important to job duties and the profession • Works as a team member within a larger team • Keeps team members informed and up-to-date with relevant information • Attend team meetings and provides updates on issue resolution metrics
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college and/or technical trade school preferred, including IT Certifications.
Experience: 5 or more years of experience as a Desktop Technician in addition to Service Desk or Customer Service Representative in a technical field.
Subject to applicable laws, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by start date under M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. vaccination mandate for all employees who will be working in the Corporate/Home Office at 4350 S. Monaco St. effective Nov. 1st, 2021.
Benefits & Perks!While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more.
- Positive, collaborative team culture
- Competitive compensation structure
- Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
- Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
- Discounted pet insurance
- Home purchase discounts & more!
*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.Compensation
- Base Salary: $55,000-60,000
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary
If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information.MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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