Sr. Service Desk Technician - Le Mars, IA

What You’ll Do

• Provide support to end users via multiple methods such as telephone, email, or in person for incident resolution;
• Guide end users through troubleshooting procedures;
• Develop troubleshooting documents for the service desk;
• Provide technical assistance in setup, installation and configuration of hardware and software;
• Assess, test, and implement new software and hardware technologies;
• Recommend, install, maintain and troubleshoot software applications on client PCs;
• Schedule, coordinate, and perform upgrades and deploy new hardware and software in compliance with internal controls, policies and standards;
• Resolve incidents escalated from level 1 or 2;
• Recognize and escalate more difficult incidents to Level 4 support or other IT Application and Technology teams;
• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of all Kronos clocks;
• Update and maintain clock configuration info in the Kronos application;
• Mentor and train other team members for hardware and software troubleshooting, analysis, and issue resolution;
• Keep all clients PC's fully patched, in a timely manner, with critical security updates provided by software vendors;
• Manage and administrate the software distribution applications/tools used to perform automated software installations (including the standard image) on client PCs;
• Maintain an inventory of installed PC software, manage licenses, and create policies and procedures for upgrades.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with an emphasis in computers or equivalent experience;
• Certification by recognized industry leading firms is recommended;
• 6 or more years of computer repair, hardware and software troubleshooting experience;
• Knowledge - Requires extensive knowledge of PC hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity;
• Skills - Strong communication/interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills. Clear and thorough documentation skills. Proven analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Abilities - Must be customer service oriented and proactive in resolving incidents while maximizing use of computing resources. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute advanced level tasks. Advanced troubleshooting abilities.

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.