Job Title: IT Systems Technician I
Department: IT Department
Reports to: IT Service Desk Team Leader
Supervises: None
Location: St. Louis, MO
FLSA Status: Exempt
General Overview: The IT Support Specialist plays a critical role in delivering reliable, high-quality technical support across the organization. This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining end-user systems, including desktops, laptops, and servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and uptime. Serving as a key point of contact for both internal and external users, this role troubleshoots technical issues, manages hardware and software deployments, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve system challenges efficiently. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong customer service skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering seamless IT support experiences.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Provides daily computer support for both internal and external users in different locations, including “help desk” assistance, training and troubleshooting. Field requests and incidents via phone and email.
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Determines and solves a variety of computer or network related problems and collaborate with peers to implement solutions.
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Sets up and properly installs computers, printers, and associated peripherals and software.
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Provides hardware maintenance and coordination of repairs as needed.
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Coordinates vendor service calls, e.g., Dell, HP, Canon, etc.
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Dispose of obsolete assets (dead monitors, computers, printers, etc.)
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Supports all current Windows applications.
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Follows procedures for server and user administration and management.
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Maintains clear communications with corporate IT department and company employees.
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Ensure that all problems are resolved according to the departmental prioritization guidelines.
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Maintains professional skills and keeps current in technical abilities using available resources and training.
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Manage and deploy client computers and patch installed applications using client management application suite.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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1-3 years of experience in a help desk environment
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Experience with Retail Point-Of-Sale Systems Preferred
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Experience with Windows 10, 11, and Office 365
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Intermediate Computer Networking/Troubleshooting
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Intermediate Hardware Troubleshooting
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General Printer/Copier Troubleshooting
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Strong organizational skills
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Good verbal and written communications skills
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Ability to work in a demanding, dynamic environment
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A+/Network+ Certifications preferred
Working Conditions: Office conditions primarily. Manufacturing and distribution facility conditions may be experienced. Position requires a cell phone for off-hour application support occasionally.
Rawlings Sporting Goods Total Compensation Package:
The health, well-being and financial stability of our employees are a high priority to us. Our benefit plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
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Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans
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Company paid life and disability insurance.
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Program.
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401k (fully vested immediately) with Company match.
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Paid time off
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Paid holidays
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Opportunities for advancement
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Employee Discount Program
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Position may be required to perform other duties as needed.