IT Support Specialist Fulfillment Center - Memphis

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning and delivery of customer support services including installation, consultation, troubleshooting, and training. Services include upgrading and repairing software and hardware on desktop PCs, printers, PC hardware systems, PC networks, LAN and RF devices. Handles escalated issues from the team and scheduling of work. Provides support of manager tasks as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads installation, upgrades, troubleshooting and repair of hardware and software on or related to desktop pc's, printers, pc hardware systems, pc networks, LAN and RF devices. Such as:
  • Utilizing tracking software to track and monitor the resolution of issues and/or open tickets.
  • Supporting area processes and interface requirements
  • Resetting equipment or applying solutions to quickly resolve problems
  • Resolves complex issues. Resolves escalated issues from less experienced support staff.
  • Identifies and documents fault patterns over a period of time and involve other engineering or other technical resources in the IT function or the vendor community to develop permanent fixes.
• Accountable for managing and planning of workload within the area of responsibility. Performs audits and reports on task completion and/or non-completion. May put plans in place in order to accomplish non-completed items as efficiently as possible.
• Maintains and troubleshoots proprietary material handling software and systems from vendors such as needed.
• Collaborates with customers and advises about technical issues. Answers complex questions regarding PC/printer software/hardware issues, and makes IT recommendations.
• Identifies and determines likely reasons for problematic causes. Prepares accurate documentation and communication to facilitate elimination of problems and to create efficient fixes. Troubleshoots second and third level support for any problems experienced by production equipment. May make decisions on when outside technical helps needs to be contacted and called onsite for fixes.
• Partners cross functionally to resolve issues.
• Orders and maintains inventories supply (labels, report/copy paper, toner cartridges, spare cables, networking equipment, legacy equipment, PC peripherals & accessories, etc).
• May lift and transports PC's, monitors, terminals and printers for deployment as well as repair.

About Walgreens and WBA :

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA's purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation's medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide.

Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED and at least 2 years of experience in an IT customer-facing and/or technical support role.
• Experience with equipment pieces, including printers, terminals, PCs, RF communication hardware, etc.
• Experience with various softwares, such as Microsoft Windows operating system, MSOffice Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer
• Experience following processes, recommending improvements, translating technical terms to non-technical users, solving technical problems and working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of network infrastructure & server hardware/software, such as: Windows Server, Unix/AIX, iSeries/AS400, vSphere/VMWare.
• Hours of support may require weekend, holiday and/ or off-hours shift coverage.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications
• Certificate in Network Plus, Microsoft, Cisco or CompTIA.
• Experience at a distribution center or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of coding and/or programming (such as Visual Basic, HTML, PHP, ASP).
• Experience building and maintaining databases (such as Web, Access and SQL),
• Experience coordinating service requests with the appropriate IT team.
• Experience working independently and as part of a cross-functional technical team.

Salary Range$19.25 - $28.82 / Hourly