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IT Technical Support Specialist (2nd Shift) 6:30pm-3:30am

Border States
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Dakota, Fargo
2400 38th Street South (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2025

2nd Shift -6:30pm-3:30am Monday pm-Saturday am

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


Job Summary

Supports and assists with the day-to-day operations of the Information Technologies Department by administering support of personal computers. Assists in the operation of computer networks by installing hardware such as PCs, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones, and cabling systems. Prepares new computers for installation including loading operating systems, application software, and installing necessary hardware, which includes adding video cards, memory, and accessories. Diagnoses and repairs personal computers, mobile devices, and other various hardware.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions



  • Assists in the operation of computer networks by installing, configuring, and supporting hardware such as PCs, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones, credit card devices and cabling systems.
  • Prepares new computers for installation including loading operating systems, application software, and installing necessary hardware, which includes adding video cards, memory, and accessories.
  • Diagnoses and repairs personal computers, mobile devices, and other various hardware.
  • Sends units out for repair and ensures the repair is accomplished in a timely manner.
  • Uses and assists in the administration of PC lifecycle configuration management software for inventory, software distribution and installation, patch deployment, imaging, and remote support of PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.
  • Provides phone support as part of the IT Helpdesk and works with PC users on hardware and software problems.
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and others related to the company.
  • Promotes and maintains the identity and reputation of BSE, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing problems and complaints as they arise.
  • Initiates timely communication with the supervisor regarding personal computers and related measures as defined by the supervisor.


Non-essential Functions



  • Provides accurate, timely documentation of expenses and other information as requested.
  • Provides input or recommendations to the department budget.
  • Researches and analyzes various topics and function of the department.
  • 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 Technology degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of Windows desktop PC's is essential.
  • Experience managing additional OS's such as OSX, iOS, Android, iPadOS, and others preferred.
  • Experience working with computers in a WAN environment is helpful.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and O365, Internet, email and SAP software preferred.

Skills and Abilities

  • Passionate about customer service
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively plan and organize and execute time management.
  • Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
  • Requires independent judgment and decision making within area of expertise and expected to provide recommendations on decisions of a material nature.
  • Ability to meet goals, timelines, and outcomes on projects.
  • Ability to interact and collaborate with customers, various departments, and management levels.
  • Demonstrated specialized working knowledge of a specific department.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements

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

Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 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. - Continuously
    • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
    • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
    • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
    • 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) - Occasoinally
  • 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) - Continually
  • Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Frequently
  • Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
  • Use of a computer - Continuously
  • Use of a telephone - Continually
  • Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
  • Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Occasionally
  • 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.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry withover 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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