Business IT & Network Technician

Green Hills Communications; Breckenridge (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Hills Communications in Missouri is seeking a Business Services Technician I to install and support business technology solutions for local customers. You will troubleshoot networks, VOIP services, hosted applications, and desktop hardware, traveling to job sites and assisting with large deployments as needed.

Associates degree or 2+ years experience; Bachelor's degree preferred. Must be proficient with Windows/Server, Office, firewalls, and Ethernet; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years of experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Windows Server, Windows OS, Office Suite and networking equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot POTS, internet, hosted services, and data backup for business customers.
• Provide technical support for network products including VPN and firewall configurations.
• Setup, configure, and handle trouble calls for hosted VOIP services.
• Manage and support internal phone systems at all sites.
• Travel to customer sites for deployments and large projects.
• Assist IS Manager with internal PCs and printers.
• Support other technicians with remote assistance during peak periods.
• Respond to trouble calls from business customers to determine best solutions.
• Configure desktops prior to deployment and assist with site rollouts.

Skills

Networking basics

Troubleshooting

Customer support

VPN configurations

Education

Associates degree or 2+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Windows Server

Windows OS

Office Suite

Firewalls

VPN devices

Job description

We Value Strong Connections.

At Green Hills, we are deeply connected to our communities. We create bonds that keep our communities connected to each other and to the world at large. When you reach out to us, you reach out to people who live and work in your community. We’re here to serve, and we respond quickly and reliably. And, in the end, we understand that we have something larger cities don’t -we have each other.

***This role is open to candidates in the Breckenridge, MO or Higginsville, MO locations.

General Summary

The Business Services Technician I will provide business customers with technology products and services to be able to conduct thorough and effective business throughout the community and to customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Installs and troubleshoots POTS services, internet access services, hosted services (including hosted IP phone service), and data backup services for all business customers.
• Work with end users to understand their problems and then resolve their problems with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical support for a variety of network products ranging from simple un-managed switches to multiple vendor firewall and Internet security devices. This support includes supporting customers with multiple sites and complex VPN configurations.
• Setup, configure, and handle trouble calls for all hosted (VOIP) phone services
• Manage and support internal phone systems at all sites
• Answer trouble calls from business customers to determine best avenue for solution
• Setup and configure desktop workstations prior to deployment to business customer sites
• Support other Business Services Technicians to give remote support to Business customers during high volume situations or absences
• Assist Information Systems Manager with internal PC’s and printers
• Travel to customer sites and assist with large phone system deployments and projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have experience working with computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networks and operating systems including but not limited to:
• Microsoft Windows & Server
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/etc.)
• Firewalls
• Firm understanding of the Ethernet layers
• Must have troubleshooting abilities and be able to isolate a problem to it’s failing component
• Ability to listen and ask probing questions to assist in the troubleshooting process.
• Ability to use power tools, understand network diagnostic tools and install, terminate and test ethernet cables

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Associates degree required or at least 2 years of experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

*Green Hills is EEOC employer.