• ZERO- WHERE DID MY AD GO?
    • It has likely been deleted for running egregiously afoul of the rules below. Feel Free to try again

    1- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SELL THE FOLLOWING ON BARF:
    • animals, though free re-homing is ok.
    • anything illegal.
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    2- Sellers, for best results... please read and follow these instructions:

    • Asking price [MANDATORY] in the BODY ONLY. DO NOT PUT PRICE IN THE TITLE
      • motorcycle or other vehicle:
        - make [MANDATORY]
        - model [MANDATORY]
        - year [MANDATORY]
        - Pictures [FIRST THING THAT WILL BE ASKED FOR IF YOU DON'T, BUT NOT MANDATORY]
        - mileage
        - title info
        - current condition
        - maintenance history
        - accident history
        - location
      • If selling riding gear, include:
        - size in the title of the thread. [MANDATORY]
        - in your post, include: intended gender/body weight/height/inseam/waist range that best fits the item.

    • Do not include the price in the title. You won't be able to edit it later. Put the price in the body of your post.
    • DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO 3RD PARTY SALES SITES Copy/paste your ad to BARF and make sure it includes the info above.
    • Edit your original post and change the price there... many buyers will not look beyond that point if you change the price later on further into the thread. Also, remember to add SOLD to first line of the first post when the item has been sold.
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      ) option at the lower left portion of the post if item is sold or to report erroneous posts or threads, and it will be taken care of.
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    3- Buyers, BEWARE!!!

    • Pricing - Know the current market value of the bike. Check Kelly Blue book, NADA, CycleTrader, Ebay, Craigslist (even though some people on Craigslist are asking non-realistically high prices and will never be able to sell the bike at their asking price), and know what the current market value of a similar bike is before considering a purchase. Consider the maintenance work or fixes that YOU need to do to the bike, and factor that into the price. It is ok to pay more for a bike that has had all of the maintenance work done to it recently, or pay less and get a bike that needs some work, but you must know this in advance and be ok with it.
    • Inspecting the bike: if you are not experienced yourself, have a mechanic or an experienced friend check the bike before making a purchase. Crashed bikes:This is even more important if you are buying a bike that is being sold at a cheaper price with damages that the buyer is required to fix. In these cases, doing a frame check that will show any frame/fork/geometry damages is HIGHLY recommended. Do NOT simply rely on the information that the seller is providing, even he/she may not be aware of all the problems. Have the crashed bike checked and know what you are getting into.
    • Clean title, Salvage title A clean title doesn't mean the bike is free of serious issues. A Salvaged title doesn't mean the bike may have any problems. Every case is different. Some bikes are seriously damaged in a crash, but an insurance claim is never made on them, so they still have a clean title. Some bikes have had mostly cosmetic damages in a crash, but the insurance company decided to pay off the bike and salvage the title rather than spending the money to fix it. Know what you are getting into and don't make any assumptions based on what the seller is telling you.
    • Registration: Know about the current registration status of the bike. Check with DMV if you have any questions about any possible back fees and other title/registration questions (out of state title, no title with bill of sales only, etc.) before purchasing the bike.
    • Some additional tips: You can find some more useful info here: http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216958

    4- DO NOT make your opinion known in the seller's ad

    • Comments within a sale thread should be on topic and educational. Aggressive critiques and inside jokes will not be tolerated. Constructive dialogue is a valuable feature of the barf classifieds section and community as a whole. Flame wars and unsubstantiated accusations help neither seller or buyer. Don't fuck it up, because the next step is disabling the "reply" feature entirely.
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      BARF isn't craigslist, ebay, cycletrader, etc. Buyers who are looking to buy from random strangers do so on one of the above mentioned sites. Those who only post in Classifieds sections and don't take part in other parts of BARF are no different than any other random sellers on Craigslist, etc., and should use channels other than BARF to try and sell their items.
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    6- DO NOT repost funny/strange/not-related-to-you ads from Craigslist or elsewhere on BARF or anywhere else for that matter.
    • No reposting
    • No reposting
    • No reposting. If what you're about to post isn't for sale BY YOU, don't post it.

    7- SELLING FOR A FRIEND:
    • Is not allowed.

    8- Feeler, Testing Waters etc:
    • Is no longer allowed.

      • If you are unsure of the fair price of your item, use the search function to research other similar items, ebay, craigslist, nadaguides, kelly blue book or whatever else is applicable. The classifieds section is not a discussion forum, thus not the place to be asking for opinions on market value that might lead to massive gray areas of conversation that violate preceding rules outlined above.

Technology Support Specialist - Palo Alto

cardinal03

Well-known member
My firm is looking to hire an IT person. I thought someone on BARF might be able to benefit, we seems to have lots of IT folks on the board. If you think this is for you PM me.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Technology Support Specialist FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Technology Support Services Reports To: TSS Manager
or Supervisor

Schedule: Standard Office Business Hours, M-F
Overtime as required

General Summary: Under immediate management of the TSS Manager or the TSS Supervisor, and following prescribed departmental, Office and Firm procedures, the Technology Support Specialist is responsible for the technical and operational support of personal computer-based hardware and software.

The Technology Support Specialist is expected to perform all job duties with a commitment to providing superior service to clients, produce quality work products, and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement. Above all, the Technology Support Specialist must fulfill the needs of the Office in a manner, which is consistent with the Firm's visions and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties are performed throughout every work day, as necessary):

• Provide support for personal computers and peripherals, including but not limited to troubleshooting of defective or inoperable components, diagnosis and eventual replacement of defective components.

• Assemble, optimize and place personal computers, printers and other computer-related equipment.

• Enter, update, and close Help Desk tickets in the Help Desk software system. Tickets are to be maintained in a timely fashion, with the goal of updating/closing tickets within one business day of the creation of the ticket.

• Enter and maintain records in the appropriate Firm TSS system(s) used for the tracking of work and associated time.

• Maintain equipment and software inventories and other departmental records.
• Assist end-users in the proper use of hardware and software.
• Arrange for equipment maintenance including vendor repairs. Update departmental maintenance records as needed.

OTHER DUTIES (Duties are performed periodically, as necessary):

• Assist with the integration of personal computers and other peripherals with local area networks, specifically Microsoft Server 2003 and above.
• Assist with the general department coverage in the absence of other department staff.
• May require travel.


ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A highly developed and practical knowledge of personal computer hardware architecture and applications, including operating systems, application software, printers and other peripherals.
• The ability to troubleshoot defective personal computer and printer components, and to exchange defective and inoperable components.
• Knowledge of major personal computer applications, including personal computer operating systems, word processing editors, graphics software, spreadsheet programs and telecommunications software.
• Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Server 2003 and above.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of the Firm’s computer-based word processing software.
• Thorough knowledge of the Firm’s e-mail system.
• Proficiency on office equipment used on a regular basis including computers, printers, copy machines, fax machines and telephones.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people in a team setting.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships within the department, Office and Firm.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, vendors and others outside the Firm.
• Strong service orientation.
• Commitment to the Office and Firm.
• Commitment to professional growth.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• See.
• Hear.
• Speak.
• Crouch.
• Bend and twist at the waist.
• Walk.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, often repeatedly.
• Ability to push or pull a loaded cart weighing 60 pounds.
• Duties performed may be in aisles, open areas and compact rooms.
• Duties are performed using repetitive finger, hand and arm movements.
• Duties require fine manipulation (typing).
• Duties require simple grasping (files, documents, telephone, writing instruments).
• Duties may require combinations of the above movements.

EDUCATIONAL/JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in computer-related field.
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This document describes the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job, but is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Moreover, the description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Employees are expected to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Individuals with disabilities are accommodated in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employees in this position are employed at will.
 
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