About this opportunity
S&S Truck Parts lists this Senior It Support Specialist opportunity in township of schaumburg, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
S&S Truck Parts is a 70-year-old company which sells class 6, 7, and 8 truck parts through a network of strategic distributors. S&S Truck Parts is owned by Investcorp, a private equity growth firm, and is run by the family which started the business;
with the focus on continuing the unprecedented growth achieved over the past 6 years.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
The Senior IT Support Specialist serves as both an intake and an upper-tier escalation point for technical issues, with a focus on streamlining the end-user experience. This position is responsible for technical troubleshooting, physical hardware maintenance (specifically within a warehouse environment), and "white-glove" service as needed. Hardware includes desktops, laptops, vehicle-mount systems, monitors, tablets, scan devices, label printers, laser printers, multifunction copy machines, phones, video surveillance equipment, and local area network equipment. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can manage networking and communications basics while maintaining a calm, professional, and courteous demeanor when interacting with the userbase.
This position supports two locations with a requirement to spend time at both facilities:
Schaumburg, IL and Crown Point, IN.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities
Technical Support and Escalation
Provide Service Desk support for end-user hardware and applications via phone, chat, and/or ticketing system, resolving incidents in a timely fashion, forwarding or escalating issues as needed
Proactively identify recurring technical patterns and implement long-term fixes to minimize or prevent repeated user disruptions
Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, basic TCP/IP)
Assist with the configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting of VoIP handsets, softphones, and telephony-related infrastructure
Serve as a point of escalation for Tier 1 and Tier 2 staff
Hardware and Warehouse Infrastructure
Perform hands-on repairs and troubleshooting on warehouse-specific equipment, including hand scanners, tablets, industrial print equipment (e.G., thermal and high-speed color label printers) and workstations
Oversee the physical setup and decommissioning of workstations and peripherals across office and warehouse environments
Security & Compliance
Respond to security alerts as needed (e.G. phishing alerts, cybersecurity alerts)
Assist in periodical security assessments
End-user Support
Provide technical assistance to users with an emphasis on communication and patience, ensuring users feel acknowledged and supported as their technical issues are being worked on
Document complex resolutions in the internal knowledge base to empower Tier 1 technicians and promote self-service
General
Attend work regularly as scheduled
Support and exhibit established company values
Other duties as directed by management
Job Skills and Qualifications/Knowledge and Skills:
Associate's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience
Fluency in Spanish is preferred
3-5+ years of hands-on system administration or service desk experience
Familiarity with Windows Server/AD, basic administration, and Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
Proficient troubleshooting methodology;
excellent problem-solving aptitude
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Visio
Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere / Hyper-V) or cloud services (Azure/AWS) preferred
Familiarity with incident management tools preferred
Coursework / Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+;
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or Windows Server Fundamentals preferred
Experience assisting with hardware refreshes and other organization-wide technology deployments preferred
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. xzgxqkn All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Worksite address
township of schaumburg, IL, 60159, US
Who can apply
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