IT Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE JOB DESCRIPTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY

Job Title : IT Technician I

Department : Information Technology

Reports To : IT Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Prepared By : Human Resource Manager

Approved By : HR Manager

Approved : May 20, 2013

Job Summary :

The Information Technology Technician I will work under the direction of the Information Technology Manager & Information Technology Supervisor to provide technical support to end users, training, consultation, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Answer and respond to all phone calls or e-mail to the IT Helpdesk within the standards set in the IT Department service guidelines.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all desktop computer systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and administrative work on applications by direction of Information Technology Manager.
• Responsible for analysis, resolution, and / or recommendation for resolution of computer hardware and software problems.
• Responsible for new equipment setup or equipment upgrade as required
• Provide individual or group training on systems as directed by the Information Technology Manager or Supervisor.
• Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources.
• Responsible for data entry required to keep department records up to date.
• Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources.
• Research current and potential resources and services.
• Maintains compliance with IT department and another applicable internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Reports any violations of IT internal controls, policies and procedures, either internal or external of the IT Department, to the Information Technology Manger.
• Maintains an accurate record of work carried out on helpdesk tickets within the software provided.
• Other duties as assigned, including work involving applications and systems within any Blue Lake Rancheria department or tribal enterprise.

Promotes the following within the department and among all Team Members :

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel requires Team Members, on a continual basis…

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The IT Technician understands that the below lists of duties, skills and requirements are simply a guideline for the position. Since it is impossible to determine exactly what the needs of the casino, tribal enterprise and department may be at any given time, the IT Technician agrees that in addition to the above, they will do whatever is required to keep the systems operating within reason based on their skills and knowledge. The IT Technician will confer and / or defer to the Database Administrator, IT Supervisor and / or IT Manager when necessary.

In addition to the above, the IT Technician must possess the following skills :

In addition to the course of their work the IT Tech must become familiar with the following applications in order to provide end user support to casino Team Members :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must have direct work experience in the Windows operating system. Must have good general computer skills and have basic knowledge of networking fundamentals. Must be able to type at least 40 wpm.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

While employed, you must maintain a valid and active Blue Lake Tribal Gaming Commission License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit, type, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The Team Member frequently is required to talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance. The Team Member must occasionally lift and / or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. This is a 24 / 7 operation that may require on-call or extended work time. Ability to work all shifts, weekends, holidays & special events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Also, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to second-hand smoke.