Technical Support Specialist

MEMIC • Portland, ME

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About The Position

MEMIC’s Information Technology Department is seeking a Technical Support Specialist to provide hands-on, end‑user technical support across the organization. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employee technology needs and plays a key role in maintaining reliable, secure, and efficient business operations.
The Technical Support Specialist works collaboratively with IT Operations, Network, and external vendors while also exercising independent judgment in troubleshooting, documentation, and resolution planning.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Computer Services or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in IT Support, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or Technical Support preferred
• Experience supporting end users in a call‑center or service‑desk environment
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow‑through
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Is a dependable, service-oriented IT professional who takes ownership of technical issues and values a positive employee support experience
• Enjoys helping others and explaining technical concepts clearly
• Remains calm and focused in high-volume or time-sensitive support situations
• Takes initiative in identifying and resolving issues end to end
• Is comfortable balancing routine Help Desk work with project-based assignments
• Values documentation, consistency, and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1–2 Help Desk support to MEMIC employees via phone, ticketing system, remote tools, and in person
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to laptops, tablets, phones, VPN, wireless access, and business applications
• Support Windows-based systems, Apple phones and tablets, and mobile device connectivity
• Assist remote employees with access, connectivity, and performance issues
• Provide scheduled Help Desk coverage to ensure timely employee support
• Monitor and support network and internet performance in partnership with IT Operations
• Support branch office network performance and document ongoing hardware and software needs
• Participate in diagnosing network, hardware, and software performance issues
• Assist Operations and Technical teams with performance monitoring and issue resolution
• Set up, deploy, configure, and support new and replacement equipment and software
• Participate in hardware and software upgrade evaluations and implementation decisions
• Act as project lead for technical conversions, installations, office moves, and refresh cycles
• Coordinate with external vendors to analyze issues and support resolution planning and delivery
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, evaluate impacts, and implement recommendations
• Maintain accurate documentation, technical records, and reports to support audits and improvements
• Contribute to team discussions on technology standards, upgrades, and process improvements

Benefits

• MEMIC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Additionally, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
• Check out our benefit offerings here!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees