IT System Support Specialist - Co-Op Opportunity

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success.  Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.  Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions.  R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.  The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. 

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm.  Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services.  Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:

R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Career Development Program
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description 

This position is a System Support Specialist supporting internal customers.  This role is part of a small team and is expected to work hands-on to solve problems and execute small projects as well as assisting others on the team, especially less experienced staff.  

The successful candidate would be a highly communicative, detail oriented, career minded individual, with the ability to multitask.  Must be customer service oriented with a positive attitude, always willing to tackle any task and go the extra mile.  This role includes troubleshooting hardware and software, assisting users with day-to-day software and computer functions, and setting up new systems.

Specific Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking IT assistance
• Resolve helpdesk tickets, escalating to others as needed
• Setup and deploy end-user systems according to our checklist standards
• Support and maintain laptops, workstations, and printers
• Troubleshooting and assisting users with Microsoft Office and other end-user software tools
• Document findings and solutions
• Train computer users
• Work on small projects as assigned
• Manage inventories of laptops and peripherals
• Support AV systems in conference rooms
• Assist end users with phone system issue
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Tech savvy with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Time management skills
• Teamwork

Required Education and Experience

• Need to be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program 
• Experience troubleshooting PC issues
• Experience with Windows 10/11
• Ability to troubleshoot Microsoft 365
• Experience assisting end-users with IT challenges

Preferred Experience/Competencies

• CompTIA A Certification helpful but not required
• Basic understanding of networking protocols and network troubleshooting techniques
• Experience using a ticketing system and a knowledgebase

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Kneeling
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting - 30 pounds
• Using a Computer
• Using a Telephone
• Driving

RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.

This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.