IT Support Specialist

at IMEG Consultants Corp. in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2500 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuoustraining and development opportunities, andcommunity impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Support Specialist 1.The Support Specialist 1  role is a mid-level position that ensures proper computer operations so that end users can accomplish organizational tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostics and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give hands-on help at the desktop level.

Principal Responsibilities

Field incoming help requests from end users via both telephone and work orders in a courteous manner;

Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information, and nature of problem or issue;

Build rapport and elicit problem details from help desk customers;

Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problems (when required) to the appropriately experienced technician;

Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to the final resolution;

Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting;

Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and frequently asked questions resources on the Internet to aid in problem resolution;

Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization;

Perform hands-on fixes, when appropriate, at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications;

Train and mentor entry level Support Specialist staff;

Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved;

Perform post-resolution follow-ups to help requests;

Develop help sheets and knowledge base articles for end users;

Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Required Skills/Abilities

In-depth knowledge of computer hardware;

Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities;

Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives;

Exceptional written and oral communication skills;

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills;

Strong documentation skills;

Occasional after-hours support as needed.

Education/Experience

Associates degree in Computers Science, CIS, or equivalent of seven years' work experience in related field required;

5 years' work experience in related field required;

Experience with desktop operating systems including Windows 10;

Extensive application support experience.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer;

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times;

Some travel may be required.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

IMEG Corp., an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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IMEG Corp. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, veteran’s status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.