Technical Support Specialist

Why we will love you

You're inspired to create magical, digital experiences. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

The scale of IKEA's digital transformation will be one of your biggest challenges. Inspired to be a part of this journey? Join our team of innovators and explorers who don't know the word 'impossible'.

What you'll be doing day to day

Manage the lifecycle of all IT assets within the defined region including maintaining an accurate inventory, maintaining fixed-asset accounting register, preparing budget input, procurement of new hardware and software and implementation and configuration of new assets.

Lead or support on-site project implementation / deployment efforts with regard to implementation of new Digital products, lifecycle refresh of hardware solutions and all technical implementation work related to the build-up of new locations.

Provide 2nd level hardware and software support for end users at multiple sites within a defined region, and provide remote, after-hours support for business-critical issues, aligned with Central Group Digital service operations framework.

Perform preventive maintenance and routine monitoring to include creation and follow-up of a service schedule for fixed assets, daily and weekly review of all applicable monitoring tools in order to identify and avoid potential business interruptions.

Take necessary decisions and actions to solve issues, as well as prioritize issues according to business needs, and know when and how to escalate an issue in the support chain.

Ensure projects in need of Technical Support receive such support through participation in necessary project teams and actively ensuring necessary preparations and activities are in place for local projects an global deployments.

Provide hands-on basic technical training for onsite support staff and of new hires, including setting up and introducing technical equipment (e.g. laptops).

Provide input on what digital equipment / products might be in risk of downtime and suggest solutions to ensure the business continuity plan is secured and in place for all critical equipment / products.

Coordinate and manage local vendors and local contact points to global vendors regarding support, upgrades, bug reporting, change requests, etc. when needed.

Together as a team

We're the ones who make it possible for people to have a smarter life at home and a hassle-free and rewarding shopping experience. Together we work to find new digital solutions for every business need to help make IKEA a great and efficient place to work. We like to think of ourselves as innovative and modern, and we believe that nothing would actually work without us.

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At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time

WiselyPay - get earned wages up to two days early

Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus

Pet insurance program

Education assistance and learning programs

Safety shoe reimbursement

24 / 7 telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs / wk)

A fun and inclusive work environment

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role

Job Type : Permanent, Full-time

Location : Co-worker must reside within a commutable distance of the Joliet unit and report five days a week.

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Pay : $26.17

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 1-3 years of experience working as a Technical Support Specialist or relevant experience

Proficiency with : Windows 10 operating systems; PC / Desktop Hardware troubleshooting; Cisco hardware experience racking and patching; Layer 1 network troubleshooting; Supporting a networked printing setup and support; Supporting Citrix applications and thin clients; NEC telephony equipment; MAC OS would be a plus

Physical installation of servers & network equipment

Experience working directly with customers / end-users

Experience handling multiple projects and priorities at the same time

Experience with Service Now or other IT Support Management or ticketing systems

JOB TYPE - Permanent, Full-time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes / No

HOURS - Hours level, shift schedule, weekend hours?