IT Helpdesk - Internship

Lindsay Corporation; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindsay Corporation, based in Omaha, NE, is seeking an IT Helpdesk Associate to assist in designing, deploying, and supporting local area networks, computer hardware, and telecommunications for an expanding organization. This full-time role offers hands-on experience solving real-world IT challenges within a growing organization.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a CS/IT program, reside in the Omaha area, and possess strong communication skills, basic programming knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate or Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science or Information System, or a graduate degree in Computer Science.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoys problem solving and displays an eagerness to learn new technologies/skills
• Must be highly motivated, detail oriented.
• Must have basic proficiency/knowledge in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala, Java).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of IT research, development, and operations tasks, collaborating with team members and contributing to a variety of deliverables.
• Troubleshoot/analyze computer systems to identify and eliminate performance bugs and hardware malfunction.
• Assist and support the maintenance, repair or replacement of computer units or other technological components.
• Apply programming, troubleshooting, and problems solving skills.
• A good understanding of hardware and software troubleshooting
• Responsible for the security and integrity of an organization’s hardware and network.Ensure the security of an organization’s IT database by performing backups and updating security protocol
• Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
• Conduct surveys and research to identify areas that require improvement and ways to achieve desired improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Programming knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree program in CS/IS

Graduate degree in CS

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Lindsay Corporation is a global company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world’s leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation’s infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

Position Description

Lindsay Corporation is hiring a new IT Helpdesk. As an IT Helpdesk Associate, you will work to assist in the design, architecture, and deployment of local area networks, computer hardware, and telecommunications for an expanding organization. Help us invest in technology to streamline and enhance how we collaborate and work. While gaining true hands-on experience, you will engage in real-world technology problem solving from the ground up.

This is a full-time position located out of Omaha, NE. Please note, we are only entertaining candidates who are already residing in the Omaha and surrounding area locale.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of IT research, development, and operations tasks, collaborating with team members and contributing to a variety of deliverables.
• Troubleshoot/analyze computer systems to identify and eliminate performance bugs and hardware malfunction.
• Assist and support the maintenance, repair or replacement of computer units or other technological components.
• Apply programming, troubleshooting, and problems solving skills.
• A good understanding of hardware and software troubleshooting
• Responsible for the security and integrity of an organization’s hardware and network.Ensure the security of an organization’s IT database by performing backups and updating security protocol
• Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Conduct system analysis to detect issues with performance
• Conduct surveys and research to identify areas that require improvement and ways to achieve desired improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate or Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science or Information System, or a graduate degree in Computer Science.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Enjoys problem solving and displays an eagerness to learn new technologies/skills
• Must be highly motivated, detail oriented.
• Must have basic proficiency/knowledge in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Scala, Java).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The Lindsay Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Lindsay Corporation does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Lindsay Corporation will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed vendor agreement with Lindsay Corporation. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Lindsay Corporation without having a vendor agreement in place will be considered property of Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay Corporation will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs
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