Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Jones - Senior Desktop Administrator

Jones had a tech staff reduction of a couple of these in July 2005. They appear to be doing job recycling.

Title: Senior Desktop Administrator
Skills: Windows NT, Windows 2000, UNIX

Date: 3-7-2006
Location: Centennial, CO
Area code: 303

Tax term: FULLTIME
Pay rate: DOE
Length: Fulltime

Position ID: 831076
Dice ID: admblok

Job description:
Under the supervision of management for Jones Interactive, works closely with customers and technology staff to ensure the highest degree of functionality and reliability of desktop computer and telephony technologies used by Jones associates for daily information access and communication needs. The Senior Desktop Administrator implements and maintains these systems, and is responsible for troubleshooting technology problems that affect customer productivity.

FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE:

*High School Diploma required. Bachelor*s Degree preferred.

*Extended course work in computer education preferred.
*2-4 years experience in information technology, preferably in a client services role, or

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

*Solid knowledge of computer or data center operations.
*Solid knowledge of Desktop/Workstation environments.
*Working knowledge of Windows NT, Windows 2000 and UNIX.
*Experience with in system backup software, or equivalent products.
*Conceptual to proficient knowledge of personal computer hardware and software.
*Analytical and problem solving skills.
*Effective oral and written communication skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
*Typical data center environment.
*Pager and be on call 24x7 may be required.
*Occasionally required to lift of 10 to 50 lbs.
*Phone usage 95 %
*Personal computer usage up to 95% of time.

Local candidates only please. Interested candidates must submit resume and salary requirements to recruiting@jones.com. Drug screening is a condition of employment.


Travel required: none
Telecommute: no