IT Support Specialist

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an IT Support Specialist to join Integrated AV division in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

The IT Support Specialist is the first point of contact for routine technology issues affecting office, engineering, manufacturing, warehouse, and shop-floor users. The position resolves common end-user and device issues; documents work accurately, follows established support procedures, and escalates incidents that require specialized access or expertise. The role also provides hands-on assistance with local IT and approved operational technology to help maintain safe, secure, and reliable facility operations. 

Responsibilities

What Will You Do?

• Serve as the first point of contact for routine incidents and service requests submitted in person, by phone, through approved collaboration tools, or through the IT service management platform.
• Gather relevant information, assess business impact, perform initial troubleshooting, document actions and outcomes, and escalate unresolved issues using established support procedures.
• Resolve common hardware, software, account, printing, peripheral, and connectivity issues within approved first-line support procedures and access permissions.
• Set up, image, enroll, configure, deploy, replace, and recover approved Windows computers, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, monitors, docks, printers, scanners, RF devices, phones, and related peripherals.
• Provide hands-on support for shop floor and warehouse technology, including production workstations, label printers, barcode scanners, RF devices, terminals, scales, and approved connected equipment.
• Perform basic workstation and device connectivity checks, including cables, ports, network settings, wireless connections, and peripheral communication; escalate suspected network or infrastructure issues.
• Complete approved identity and access tasks, including password resets, account-unlock assistance, multifactor authentication support, and coordination of group or application access requests.
• Prepare equipment and coordinate standard access for new employees; support employee transfers, equipment returns, and offboarding activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Support Microsoft 365 and standard business applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Provide initial support for approved manufacturing, ERP, engineering, printing, and collaboration applications; capture clear error details and route application issues to the appropriate support team.
• Provide local remote-hands assistance to infrastructure, network, application, and cybersecurity teams by following documented instructions for equipment checks, restarts, cabling, validation, and evidence collection.
• Identify and promptly report suspicious activity, security concerns, vulnerabilities, and policy exceptions; assist with approved remediation activities under the direction of the appropriate team.
• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records for computers, peripherals, mobile devices, shop-floor technology, spare equipment, and assigned accessories.
• Create and update knowledge articles, checklists, equipment records, and user instructions for recurring first-line support activities.
• Communicate status, next steps, service restoration, and escalation details clearly to users, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Assist with planned device deployments, software upgrades, lifecycle replacements, inventory reviews, audits, and local technology projects.
• Coordinate approved equipment, accessory, supply, and service requests using established purchasing and provisioning processes.
• Work with approved vendors for equipment delivery, warranty service, repair, troubleshooting, and issue follow-up.
• Follow safety, cybersecurity, data-handling, change-management, and access-control requirements when working in office, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing areas.
• Provide occasional support outside standard business hours for approved maintenance, business-critical incidents, or coordination with regional and global teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support facility and business needs.
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.  
• Demonstrate our core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability 

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related technical field, and a minimum of 3 years of end-user or service-desk support experience in an enterprise environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience: 5 years of end-user or service-desk support experience in an enterprise environment; experience in manufacturing, warehouse, engineering, or shop-floor environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft 365, PC hardware, mobile devices, printers, scanners, and common workplace peripherals.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of hardware, software, user accounts, printers, peripherals, wired connections, and wireless connectivity using documented procedures.
• Ability to install, configure, replace, and validate standard end-user devices and software within established standards and permissions.
• Basic understanding of identity, access, endpoint security, patching, malware protection, data handling, and the importance of escalating potential security incidents.
• Ability to use an IT service management system to record incidents and requests, document troubleshooting, maintain accurate status, and route work to the appropriate team.
• Ability to distinguish routine first-line support from issues requiring escalation and to provide complete, accurate handoff information.
• Strong customer service skills, including active listening, clear explanations, professional follow-up, and respectful support for users with varying technical knowledge.
• Ability to provide discreet, responsive, and professional technical support to executives and other priority users while maintaining confidentiality, communicating clearly, and applying appropriate urgency.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, respond appropriately to business impact, and maintain accurate documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with employees, leaders, technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently on-site, follow documented procedures, and collaborate effectively with remote regional and global support teams.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in office, engineering, warehouse, and manufacturing environments. Personal protective equipment may be required in designated areas.
• Regular movement throughout the facility is required to support users, equipment, production areas, and technology spaces.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; team lifting or material-handling assistance should be used for heavier equipment.
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, temperature variation, and elevated work areas consistent with a manufacturing facility.
• Occasional travel to other Legrand locations may be required.
• Additional or varied work hours may be required based on business needs, planned changes, or critical support events.

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is $67,000 - $80,000 annually.

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand’s Integrated AV division delivers integrated and connected technology solutions that simplify how people communicate, collaborate, and engage. By uniting the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of audiovisual technologies, infrastructure, intelligent management platforms, and professional services, we help organizations create seamless, scalable experiences that meet today’s needs and evolve for the future.  

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.