IT Coordinator

Job description / Role

Key tasks
Overview of Duties / Main Responsibilities
- Provide and support the data processing function of the Hotel.
- Maintain the Hotel's data processing network system, personal computer software as well as training the associates on proper equipment handling and computer operations.
- Work closely with department heads and users.
- Establish an effective procedure that will limit access to those areas that house data processing equipment and to maintain the best physical protection over those same areas.
- Keep an off-site back ups at the bank and ensure that they are updated.
- Obtain a thorough knowledge of the hotel's main systems, P.M.S., P.O.S. and telecommunication.

In-charge of all Data Processing equipment in the Hotel. This will include but no limited to
- Personal Computers
- Mini-Computers
- File Server
- Micros POS
- Telephone systems
- Hotel Inventory Control System
- Information Systems
- Electronic Door Lock Systems
- Word Processing and Database Systems
- Interactive TV Systems
- Responsible for initiating Data Processing Projects:
* Installation of new data processing equipment
* Adding a new system to an existing data processing system
* Installing revised versions of existing software programs
* Adding new applications on existing data processing equipment
* Interfacing existing data processing system to each other
- Responsible for the effective installation and operation of hotel data processing equipment involving the following:
- The development of a well-through out and detailed installation plan
- Monitoring progress being made against the plan
- Effectively testing system loopholes and bringing it to the attention of the Management
- Responsible for the effective and efficient day to day utilization of data processing equipment and/or systems. The IT coordinator will ensure that:
- Trouble logs and utilization records are prepared
- On-going training is continually provided and that all personnel are fully knowledgeable in utilizing the equipment and/or system
- Reliable back-up of hotel data and maintained and properly secured
- Contingency plans are review to ensure on-going operations in the event of equipment and/or failure
- Operational Manuals are developed and maintained on a current basis and used regularly by the operating staff
- Ensure virus protection for servers and workstation at all times and examine the entire system for the presence if virus or similar irregularities
- Ensure equipment is cleaned in accordance with maintenance schedule and keep logbook for the same
- Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out at the prescribed intervals
- Ensure a proper stock and supply of data processing consumables (stationary, ribbons, etc).
- Maintain up to date cable diagram.
- Maintain inventories on bi-annual basis on all computer equipment installed and provide written report.
- Maintain a proper filing system and adhere to the record retention.
- Ensure that confidential records and other confidential information are properly safeguarded and are not removed from the office.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills
- Level of Education Vocational education Areas of study IT & Telecommunications Professional experiences 3 to 5 years Languages essential English Optional languages Arabic

Essential and optional requirements
- University graduate or equivalent diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science
- At least 3 years experience in the same capacity preferably in 4* or 5* Hotels
- Excel
- Micros
- MULTIMICRO
- Opéra

About the Company

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