Tier 2 System Support Technician
Salem, Oregon
Full-time Regular |

If you are an IT Professional looking for exponential career growth and development, you are going to love working at Gensco! We have an exciting opportunity for a Tier 2 System Support Technician, to help support an incredible Team at our new Distribution Center in Salem, Oregon!

Summary

  • Provide advanced technical support for Epicor P21, Pathguide, Global Shop, Office 365, and other business software-related issues
  • Collaborate closely with the Tier 1 Technicians, handle escalated problems, conduct in-depth troubleshooting, ensure timely resolution, and provide mentorship to Tier 1 Technicians
  • Expertise in ERP-based software and complex issue resolution will be vital in addressing challenges during non-business hours 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Handle escalated software and hardware-related issues from Tier 1 Technicians and assist with timely resolution.
  • Conduct in-depth troubleshooting and analysis to identify root causes of complex technical problems related to software.
  • Perform thorough hardware troubleshooting to identify and resolve complex hardware-related issues.
  • Collaborate with IT Teams, Software Vendors, and Engineers to find solutions for escalated items.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 Technicians to enhance their knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
  • Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on software trends, enhancements, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
  • Monitor servers during non-business hours, promptly identifying and resolving potential issues to prevent service interruptions and data breaches.
  • Collaborate with other Tier 2 Technicians for knowledge transfer and support consistency.
  • Develop extensive knowledge of software operations, optimizing performance.
  • Assist in testing and implementing software patches, updates, and configurations.
  • Document all support interactions in the ticketing system, including issue details and resolutions.
  • Communicate technical solutions and next steps to End-Users professionally.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Maintain a minimum of 75% resolution rate for escalated Tier 2 issues.
  • Achieve an average of 25 hours for resolving complex issues.
  • Collaborate on 2 cross-functional solutions with IT Teams and Vendors quarterly.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven experience (minimum of 2 years) in providing Tier 1 technical support, preferably with a focus on Pathguide or similar software
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex software issues, including database-related problems, errors, and system performance
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and related technologies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced understanding of IT ticketing systems
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently during non-business hours and handle critical issues 
Qualifications

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes:

  • Healthcare coverage of medical, dental and vision available first of the month following date of hire
  • Discretionary Profit Sharing
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Annual Holidays: 6 Paid Holidays and up to 2 Paid Floating Holidays
  • Paid Vacation (Full Time Team Member Accrual: First 12 Months - 40 hours, Year 1-5 - 80 hours)
  • Tuition reimbursement for 2-year and 4-year degree programs
  • Life Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program