Service Support Specialist - Multiple Hiring Locations (Chicago IL & Nashville TN)

Position Summary

Service Support Specialist - As a Service Support Specialist, your role will harness your expertise in smart home technology or commercial AV integration, engaging with clients, troubleshooting issues, and finding solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote support and system monitoring for clients throughout the US
• Proactively address system issues as they arise
• Knowledge of Control systems (Control4 / Savant / Crestron / Lutron) – make basic code changes and troubleshooting
• Perform service tasks in an efficient and quality conscious manner including, but are not limited to:
• Responding to client requests via phone/email, system checks, & client check-in calls
• Communicate proper steps and best practices to the client for use of AV & Control system
• Remotely perform preventative maintenance of client systems (Via provided service tools)
• Remotely perform installation of control programs (Control4 / Savant / Crestron / Lutron) Firmware – upload and download
• Test integrated systems and components via remote access
• Schedule, dispatch and manage service technicians for site visits
• Weekend on-call rotation is a requirement. In office presence at least 3 days a week is a requirement.
• Additional duties as assigned

About the Guitar Center Company

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity, and fulfilling our mission with passion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years AV Industry Experience
• Strong computer skills on both Mac and PC with knowledge of Windows applications, Microsoft Office, VPN access and web applications
• Knowledge of standard networking practices, configurations, and functions
• Able to troubleshoot and address networking performance issues with the client and/or accurately relay the issue to the on-site service technician
• Able to navigate around PC, file structures, the control panel and command line prompts
• Familiarity with Apple IOS products (Apple TV, iPad, Airport Express, iPhone/iTouch, OS10, etc.) as they relate to daily use for interfacing with and controlling integrated homes and/or home networks
• Full understanding of the pre-wire, trim and final phases of a project, including proper use of all associated tools and safety
• Ability to read and understand device layout drawings, engineered schematics and provide redline corrections and construction blueprints as they pertain to A/V industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Control4 system Composer -Pro & Putty programming
• Knowledge in Cisco, Sophos, Pakedge, Araknis, Watchguard, or Ruckus networking equipment
• Knowledge in Crestron Toolbox, biamp and Q-Sys Designer suites
• Able to communicate with Clients from around the US over the phone
• Able to multi-task and work in a timely manner for high profile client issues
• Flexibility to work with team for support coverage for call center hours if needed

Pay and Benefits

Pay Rate: $43.50 - $48.00/hr depending on background and experience. The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state-specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.