Technical Support Specialist

Technical Support Specialist

Walters Media, Taylor Corporation's yearbook division, is seeking a highly motivated Technical Support Specialist to join their team in North Mankato, MN! In this role, you will be responsible for providing superior customer service and software support to internal and external users of our proprietary software. This position requires exceptional communication skills, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to support end-users with varying levels of technical knowledge.

Your Shift:

• 1st shift; Full-time, 40 hours/week; Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and accurate information to customers by phone and email
• Provide basic technical support to clients via email, phone, or other methods
• Demonstrate flexibility in working with the personal and stylistic differences of internal and external customers
• Perform tier 1 and tier 2 troubleshooting steps before escalating issues
• Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer's experience
• Verify new features within our test environment meet the defined requirements
• Assist other departments as needed

You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communication in a courteous, professional and timely manner
• Ability to offer solutions based on knowledge of computers and the application
• Ability to document and communicate technical issues and solutions
• Ability to solve problems and think laterally (solving problems through an indirect and creative approach)

We would also prefer:

• 1+ years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Secondary education, preferably in the IT field

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $17 – 18. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation's total compensation and benefits package for employee.

One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor's family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world's more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.