Red Deer Public Library I.T. Specialist 2 (part-time) Part Time in Red Deer, AB

Overview

Red Deer Public Library

Branch Red Deer AB CA

Position:
I.T. Specialist 2 (part-time)
Location:
Red Deer, AB

Professional with a passion for technology? Experience with the following software and technologies is an asset:….

Are you an experienced I.T. professional with a passion for technology? Do you have experience working in a support desk environment. Do you enjoy using your superior customer service, problem-solving, planning and communication skills to ensure your success and the success of those who you support? Are you excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced I.T. environment? Would you like to be part of an award winning, progressive public library serving Alberta’s third largest City? If so, then Red Deer Public Library has the perfect opportunity for you.

Red Deer Public Library seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable, professional I.T. Specialist 2 to provide helpdesk support for the organization. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the I.T. Specialist 2 is primarily responsible for monitoring and responding to support requests from staff via a variety of channels (SysAid, Google chat, telephone, etc…). He/she redirects support requests that cannot be resolved to senior I.T. staff as required. The I.T. Specialist 2 also installs new software, hardware, and equipment and performs ongoing regular maintenance and cleaning of hardware and equipment as required. As well, the I.T. Specialist 2 will work on various I.T. projects individually or with other I.T. staff as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years Post Secondary Education or Computer Industry accepted certification. Equivalent experience in a library environment may be considered.
• Successful experience working in a support desk environment.
• Knowledge or experience with the following software and technologies is required: Microsoft Windows in an Active Directory Environment, Microsoft Office, G Suite, PC hardware and peripherals, Android and iOS apps and operating systems.
• Experience with the following software and technologies is an asset:
• SysAid Helpdesk Software
• SirsiDynix Symphony Java Workflows
• BiblioCommons Discovery Layer
• Drupal CMS
• Ability to explain complex concepts to customers in a way that allows them to understand and implement I.T. provided solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, intuitive and empathetic listening skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the proven ability to serve the public, and relate to coworkers in a courteous, helpful manner.
• Self starter who is able to work to timelines to ensure that initiatives are completed on time.
• Flexibility to work evening or weekend shifts as required.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 25 kilograms in weight.
• Ability to use a telephone in a Helpdesk scenario for extended periods of time.

This is a permanent, part-time position at 18 hours / week, in a variable schedule that includes on-call availability a minimum of 1 week out of every 3 on a rotating basis, and includes evening and weekend shifts. The salary for this position will be start at $33.07 / hour.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity to you, please send your resume, with cover letter by email to jobs [at] rdpl.org by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017 . Please quote competition #2017-05 in your application.

Thank you to all candidates for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $33.07 /hour