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Systems Support Specialist II - 2nd Shift

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to fix a tricky PC or network issue on your own, without a higher tier of support nearby to lean on.

whether the candidate can actually operate independently at a remote site as the posting requires

Tell me about a time you had to support a manufacturing floor issue versus an office issue. Did your approach change?

awareness that manufacturing environments have different stakes and constraints than office IT

Tell me about a time you documented a tricky fix or wrote up a root cause analysis after closing a ticket. What did you include and why?

whether they actually build documentation habits rather than treating it as an afterthought

Describe a situation where you had to explain a technical problem to someone who wasn't technical, maybe a manufacturing supervisor or a frustrated end user.

communication skill with non-IT staff, since this role sits between users and the IT department

Tell me about a time you had to work with a vendor to resolve an incident. How did you manage that relationship?

experience coordinating outside parties rather than just internal fixes

Technical

How would you troubleshoot a user who says they can't print to a network printer but their laptop connects fine to everything else?

structured diagnostic thinking through network, driver, and permission layers

What's your experience with Active Directory and Office 365 administration, and can you give an example of a config issue you resolved there?

depth of hands-on Microsoft ecosystem knowledge the role demands

Someone tells you their phone extension stopped working after a PBX change. Walk me through how you'd narrow down whether it's an Avaya or Cisco telephony issue versus a network problem.

practical telephony troubleshooting skill, since it's called out specifically in the posting

How comfortable are you with mobile device management and troubleshooting smartphones or tablets enrolled in MDM?

coverage of a named skill area that's easy to overstate on a resume

What tools have you used for asset management, and how did you keep hardware and software inventory accurate?

whether they have real experience with asset tracking discipline, not just ticketing

Situational

It's 9pm, you're the only IT person on site, and a manufacturing line printer or barcode scanner goes down during a shift. What do you do first, and how do you decide when to escalate versus keep working it yourself?

triage judgment and comfort with the isolation of second shift support

If you get five tickets at once during a shift change, how do you decide what to work first?

prioritization skill under a Tier 1 queue with limited staffing

This role is on-call and sometimes requires evenings or weekends beyond the regular second shift. What's your experience with that kind of schedule, and how do you handle it?

realistic willingness and past track record with off-hours support demands

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The full job description

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? 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 position is on site at our facility in Sussex, Wisconsin. The hours are M-F 3:00pm-11:00pm. Minimum Qualifications: • Associate degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience • 2 years of experience troubleshooting PC’s, printers, phone and network issues Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science • Additional certification: MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist), CNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator), Avaya telephony certification or ITIL certification 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 thru 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. • Participate in Tier 1 call/ticket queue as necessary • Maintain asset inventory of software and hardware through the asset management tool sets • Ensures all configurations comply with IT policies and security parameters. • Consult with IT personnel as necessary to diagnose and resolve system or networking issues. • Assist with development, implementation, and management of policies, processes and standards within the complex technical environment across data, voice and video service delivery platforms. • Establish and implement activities to improve technology compliance with internal policies and standards. • Interact with vendors for incident resolution as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies relating to the configuration and troubleshooting of previous and current versions of Microsoft Windows, Office, Outlook, network printing, active directory services, Exchange, O365; • Solid understanding of networking, wireless and telecommunication fundamentals; • Solid understanding of assisting within Avaya or Cisco PBX in performing MAC and end user utilization support; • Knowledge of operating systems (Windows Server and Linux OS), storage platforms and hardware technologies; • Understanding/troubleshooting of Mobile technology and MDM as it relates to Smart Phones and Tablets;  • Understanding of installation/configuration and troubleshooting of audio/visual equipment to include video/teleconferencing and projectors; • Strong problem solving skills; • Solid verbal and written communication skills and willingness to actively contribute in a team environment; • Ability to be on-call and deliver support during operations service interruptions • Ability to work later evening nights and weekend if required supporting business needs or IT initiatives • Ability to travel among other facilities if needed #LI-BB1 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 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the 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.”

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