Systems Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Systems Support Specialist

Best Place to Work in Collections for seven consecutive years (2019–2026) and named a Best Place to Work for Women in both 2025 and 2026. Join a growing, award-winning team dedicated to your professional success and a supportive workplace culture.

At Credit Control, we know without a doubt that our driven and dedicated team members are the foundation of our success. Employees are rewarded with excellent benefits and growth opportunities. 

This position is in-office in Earth City, Missouri.

Job description

The Systems Support Specialist role supports and maintains in-house computer systems, desktops, and peripherals. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware and equipment while ensuring optimal workstation performance. The Support Specialist will also troubleshoot problem areas promptly and accurately and provide end-user training and assistance where required.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring PC and server performance.
• Accurately document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal.
• Assist in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning to meet future computer hardware needs.
• Support the development and implementation of new computer projects and new hardware installations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hardware and equipment contracts and supervise contract-based installations.
• Aid in development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, maintain current knowledge of plan executables and respond to crises in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Conduct research on computer products in support of PC and server procurement and development efforts. Evaluate and recommend hardware products for purchase.
  
• Write technical specifications for the purchase of PCs, servers, networking hardware and related products. 

• Recommend, schedule, and perform PC and server hardware and peripheral equipment improvements, upgrades, and repairs.

Operational Management

• Work with end users to identify and deliver the required PC service levels.
  
• Liaise with and provide training and support to end users and staff on computer operation and other issues.

• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices, and networking hardware products.

• Where required, install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshooting associated with end-user workstation software and networking products.

• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex PC problems for various end users and recommend and implement corrective hardware solutions, including off-site repair as needed.

• Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, and/or emails regarding PC and/or hardware problems 

• Develop and maintain an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives, modems, printers, scanners, and other peripheral equipment.

• Monitor and test PC and server performance and provide PC and server performance statistics and reports.

• Construct, install, and test customized configurations based on various platforms and operating systems. If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC/server equipment vendors.

• Provide guidance to junior members of the team as required.

Position Requirements

• Excellent technical knowledge of network and PC hardware.
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Extensive equipment supports experience with Windows
• Working technical knowledge of current network protocols, operating systems, and standards.
• Ability to operate tools, components, and peripheral accessories.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides.
• Ability to conduct research into PC and server issues and products as required.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications.

Personal Attributes

• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
• Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently while functioning within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Work Conditions

• The ability to sit for eight hours per day.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, hand, and power tools as well as handle other computer components.
• Lifting and transporting heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals. Interested applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter specifying an available start date and salary requirements. Please note, this is a full-time, on-site position with a fixed schedule. Telecommuting and flex time are not available in this support role.

Applicants who do not submit a cover letter with salary requirements will not be considered for this opportunity.

Certifications (Preferred but not required)

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Microsoft Certifications

Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person 

Job Type - Full-time

Schedule:

• Schedule requirements will include rotating day and mid shifts Monday through Friday, some on-call hours, and rotating Saturday morning shifts
• Weekly schedule will total 40 hours

Monday – Friday

10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Work Remotely

No

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Flexible Schedule
Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Holidays
Paid Bereavement
Paid Training
401k with company match
Annual Retention Bonus
Professional Development Grant Program
Employee Assistance Program
Ongoing Contests & Prizes
Annual Company Events
Company Referral Program
ADP Lifemart Employee Discounts

Location:

Earth City Missouri

3300 Riders Trail South

Suite 500

Earth City, Missouri

63045.