Border States Electric

IT Help Desk Associate I 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

LocationFargo, ND
Salary$43,680-$64,480

About This Job

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.


This position will be located in: Fargo, ND or Chantilly, VA, Charlotte, NC, Denver, CO, Kansas City, MO, Maple Grove, MN, Nashville, TN, Phoenix, AZ, or Salt Lake City, UT.


Job Summary

Receives telephone calls from users seeking assistance with computer software, hardware, mobile devices, email, or operating systems. Diagnoses and troubleshoots initial hardware and software errors from users and identifies possible resolutions or support escalation needs. Enters detailed information into the help desk software and completes appropriate follow-up to ensure the problem is resolved. Resolves basic problems while on the phone (i.e. unlocking documents, resetting passwords, rerouting print jobs). Works with other IT team members to research problems and find solutions. Answers questions, applying knowledge of computer software, hardware, procedures, and internal knowledge databases.


Responsibilities


Essential Functions

Develops and maintains effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and others

Ensures customer satisfaction and addresses problems and complaints as they arise.
Initiates timely communication with the supervisor regarding Help Desk problems and related measures as defined with the supervisor.
Ensures the collection and maintenance of accurate department information as requested in accordance with the requirements of the company's information system.
Receives telephone calls, emails and instant messages from users seeking assistance with computer software, hardware, mobile devices, email, or operating systems.
Diagnoses and troubleshoots initial hardware and software errors from users and identifies possible resolutions or support escalation needs.
Enters detailed information into the help desk software and completes appropriate follow-up to ensure the problem is resolved.
Resolves basic problems while on the phone (i.e. unlocking documents, resetting passwords, rerouting print jobs)
Works with other IT team members to research problems and find solutions.
Answers questions, applying knowledge of computer software, hardware, procedures, and internal knowledge databases.
Uses remote control capabilities to view user errors or to diagnose issues
Sets up users for system access and security roles.


Non-essential Functions

Provides accurate, timely documentation of expenses and other information as requested.
May write or revise user training manuals and procedures.
May develop or assist in the development of training materials
Trains or assists in training users on software and hardware.
Assists in the maintenance of IT department inventory and purchasing systems.
May create reports related to internal information technology specifications or needs
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.
Qualifications

Two-year degree in Computer Technology or the equivalent in work experience.

Four-year Computer Science degree helpful.
Knowledge of Windows PCs is essential.
Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
Prefer working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint), Internet, Outlook and SAP software.
Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and customer service skills

Ability to effectively plan and organize.
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
Ability to work effectively as a team with all BSE personnel.
Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:

Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

Lift from Waist:

+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all + 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all + 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all + 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all + 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all + 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Lift from Floor:
+ < than 10 lbs. - Frequently + 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently + 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally + 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all + 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all + 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Carried for Distance:
+ < than 10 lbs. - Not at all + 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all + 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all + 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all + 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all + 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously

Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently
Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Continuously
Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
Use of a computer - Continuously
Use of a telephone - Continuously
Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally
Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Salary range $21.00-$31.00/hour based on experience.


Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.


Values

As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.


Our Purpose

We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.


Service Philosophy

We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.


Service Standards

Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .


Your career

Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:


Health, Dental and Vision Benefits


Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity


FSA & HSA


Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


Disability Benefits


401(k) Retirement Plan


Life Insurance


Employee Assistance Program


Paid Holidays


Paid Volunteer Time


Personal Leave time and more!

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.


Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.


Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace


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