Entry Level It Support Jobs in Romeoville, IL (NOW HIRING)

Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Description

The Information Technology (IT) Support Specialist provides day-to-day technical support for CMN staff and serves as the first point of contact for technology-related issues. This position diagnoses and resolves hardware, software, and device issues while supporting CMN employees both in person and remotely. The IT Support Specialist manages routine IT operations and escalates complex infrastructure, server, network, security, and enterprise system issues to the IT Manager as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Support all CMN offices with IT-related issues, including desktop and application support in Mac and Windows environments.
• Diagnose and resolve problems on all types of technology related to hardware, software, mobile devices, printers, and transmission devices/media. Assess the situation, determine next steps, execute action plans, and review to ensure issues have been resolved.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee technology support requests and escalate complex infrastructure, server, network, security, and enterprise system issues to the IT Manager as needed.
• Process paperwork for new hires and employee departures and coordinate account creation, updates, and deactivation across company platforms.
• Assist with deployment and configuration of laptops, desktops, monitors, and mobile devices for CMN employees.
• Assist with Microsoft 365 user administration, license assignments, and user support.
• Support SharePoint access, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
• Assist with monitoring Windows Servers, Hyper-V virtual machines, and Synology NAS storage, escalating issues to the IT Manager when appropriate.
• Support Cisco Spam Filter, Kandji device enrollment, endpoint support, and user security-related requests.
• Provide first-level support for QuickBooks access and application issues, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Create users and provision phones within the 3CX phone system.
• Support office technology including LED Video Systems, HVAC systems, Camera Systems, conference room technology, and printers.
• Coordinate workstation moves, desktop deployments, application installations, and new office setups.
• Maintain IT equipment inventory and assist with technology purchasing and asset tracking.
• Document support requests, resolutions, and recurring issues while following established IT procedures and standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalency (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Bilingual Spanish (strongly preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues on Mac, PC, iPhone, and Microsoft 365 applications
• Experience supporting printers, mobile devices, conferencing technology, and office peripherals
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with internal and external staff
• Ability to follow established IT processes, prioritize multiple support requests, and maintain accurate documentation
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server, networking, Microsoft 365, and cloud technologies preferred
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build relationships and provide effective technical support
• Knowledge of the music industry preferred

Travel

• None

Payscale: $24.03- $28.84

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.