Job Description

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Systems Support Specialist II is responsible for providing technical support of desktop computers, laptops, telephones, peripherals, applications, and related technology. This position is expected to handle more complex or advanced technical support with assistance of System Matter Experts when required. Answers user PC and software questions, serve as liaison with the Information Technology Department, assists with software training, and troubleshooting hardware and software applications. Employee may be at remote site without quick access to higher tier of support.

*This role can be based at our Waukesha, WI headquarters or Oshkosh, WI facility

Major Responsibilities

• Provide hands on support by installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading laptops, desktops, phone, printers, bar code scanners and peripherals within an office and manufacturing environment

• Support higher level support specialists with local server hardware, operating systems, network infrastructure and telephony by delivering hands on support through troubleshooting incidents with customers via phone or virtual communication

• Perform assigned tasks with minimum supervision and manages efforts based on proper triage prioritization, documentation and closure; takes corrective action and/or escalates incidences to reduce service down time

• Create documentation on new issues resolved, root cause analysis as well as troubleshooting steps attempted prior to closing or escalation of service requests

• Assist in the implementation(s) of business systems and manufacturing initiatives delivering configurations and end user desktop support with adaptation and assistances of usage

• Perform system upgrades; assist end users with migrating to new applications and converting personally developed data files

• Follow operational standards for reporting, monitoring, troubleshooting and sourcing issues with provided tool sets

• Travel may be required

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• 2 years of experience troubleshooting PC’s, printers, phone and network issues

Certification/License

• 2 years of experience troubleshooting PC’s, printers, phone and network issues

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certification/License

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

• MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)

• CNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)

• ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) certification

Work Experience

• Combination of in-person support as well as virtual (remote) support

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”