What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist position at Avondale Group?
Overview
For over 35 years, Avondale Group has grown to become one of the most respected family-owned automotive groups in the world. We pride ourselves on creating an elevated client experience from purchase, to service, to collision repair, to subscription and beyond. The sincere and endless commitment to our employees drives our success and the inclusive culture makes Avondale Mercedes-Benz Grapevine a truly special place!We feel honored that we attract, nurture, respect and retain the most talented people in the industry! We do so by providing a world-class, high-quality work environment where productivity, innovation, and personal and professional growth lead to success and lasting, meaningful relationships. It would be our sincere pleasure to show you this, first-hand.
EXCELLENT MEDICAL INSURANCE AND LIFE BENEFITS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
- Your Choice of Medical Plans (we reduced employee healthcare expense through our self-insured plans for our employees and their families for 2024)
- Dental
- Vision
- FREE Company Paid Life Insurance
- FREE Employee Assistance Program Support for all employees
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/Vacation/Paid Time Off
Avondale Mercedes-Benz's IT Specialists support all dealership computer, phone and security systems.
- We Happily Offer Relocation Expenses to Qualified Out of Area Candidates
Avondale is proud to represent Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter Commercial Vehicles, Porsche, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce, McLaren, Maserati and Koenigsegg.
Responsibilities
-Installs software programs, hardware programs, PC equipment and office equipment-Manages and maintains mainframe, networks and servers-Troubleshoots or repairs problems with hardware, software, and office equipment-Updates Internet site, ADP system, phone system, and other applications-Runs back-up files for ADP and back-up tapes for security-Sets up new users on phones, voicemail, ADP, cellular phones, pagers, and software systems andtrain new users on communication equipment-Generates phone or communication reports weekly-Logs daily accomplishments
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEWe are seeking a degreed candidate and prefer 5 years minimum related experiene, Automotive experience a plus. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Including Driver's License)Operator's Driver's License (must be insurable); Microsoft Certification for SystemEngineers (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft CertifiedTrainer(MCT).IT AdminPHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Theemployee is occasionally required to utilize manual dexterity as well as stoop, kneel,crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds andoccasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,and ability to adjust focus.
