Job description
WHO WE AREWe are SouthernCarlson, and our foundation of service and commitment began in 1947. We have the broadest selection of high-quality products from leading suppliers in the industry along with tool repair services to keep businesses running. We provide expertise in both the products we offer and the solutions we propose. SouthernCarlson is The Contractors Choice™ for professional-grade tools, fasteners, jobsite supplies and expert service.
OUR PROMISE MEANS MORE™
- Respect - We build relationships on trust, collaboration and kindness while taking the time to learn, grow and celebrate wins together.
- Integrity - We go above and beyond to help customers and employees and do what we can to help resolve issues.
- Teamwork – We support and encourage each other while working together to ensure each customer has a top-notch experience
- Family Environment – We are a nationwide company with small business locations that provides a family-like environment.
We are looking for someone to join our IT team in our Houston, TX 77079 office in the Energy Cooridor area!
Bi-lingual in Japanese/English is a plus!
The IT Support Specialist will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the end-user desktop and mobile environments including network devices, desktop and laptop PC’s, printers, O365, and Active Directory services. This role will plan and deploy store level network infrastructure, desktop devices, and printers as required for migrations or new service locations. This role will also serve as an escalation point for the Help Desk and will participate in the afterhours / on-call support rotation schedule. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with a minimal amount of supervision while possessing working knowledge of and experience with computer hardware, software, and peripheral devices in a diverse environment.
Required Certifications and Skills:
- Two years' minimum experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing hardware and software on Windows-based desktops and laptops
- Highly organized self-starter with strong capacity for critical thinking, engagement, and responsive communication
- Positive attitude with our team, our customers, and our business
- Exceptional customer support and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with working with international clients and/or international companies
- Bi-lingual in English/Japanese
- Install, move, add, change, troubleshoot, and repair assets such as desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, basic network gear, and peripheral IT equipment
- Install, configure and troubleshoot Windows desktop operating systems such as Windows 10
- Take ownership of Level 1 customer requests and incidents, resolving on-site or through remote support to satisfaction and within established SLAs
- Configure workstations and laptops to operate within an enterprise environment to include network and application configuration, while adhering to security standards
- Perform and validate data backup and restoration processes for the enterprise
- Interact with other team members on identifying areas to improve administration and customer service
- Create and update documentation pertaining to technical processes and workflows
- Technical certifications in the desired technologies: A+, N+, MCP, MCDST, O365/Exchange
- Two years’ minimum experience in a technical support role with Active Directory, DFS, DNS, DHCP, GPO’s, Windows Desktop Operating Systems
- Two years’ minimum experience understanding Exchange and/or O365 technologies in a public, private or hybrid topologies
- Two years’ minimum experience working with WAN/LAN/Cloud network technologies and infrastructure devices (i.e. Routers, Switches, Firewalls, VoIP – Cisco, WatchGuard, etc.)
- Possess a solid understanding of IP networking, mobile device support
- Proven assessment, design, planning
- Competitive compensation, DOE
- Daytime shift with great hours!
- Our collaborative culture
- Competitive benefits package, including: Health, Dental and Vision
- Opportunity to enroll in our 401k program (With Employer Matching)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SouthernCarlson Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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