For more than 100 years, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative products and systems to build the environments in which we live, work and play.

As the inventor of wallboard and mineral wool ceiling tile, USG created North America's building materials industry.

Our products are used in everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to simple home improvements.

Our flagship brands include SHEETROCK® Brand gypsum panels and DUROCK® cement board, which are recognized around the world.USG is North America's leading producer of gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction and remodeling industries.

We are also the global leader in the manufacture of ceiling suspension systems and are recognized as the premier acoustical panel and specialty ceiling systems innovator.

Our family of products provides creative building solutions that set new standards for productivity and efficiency, helping contractors and architects deliver high quality and innovative designs.

USG, through its subsidiary L&W Supply, is also the nation's largest distributor of drywall and related building products.

L&W serves the professional contractor through a network of nearly 200 locations and strives to be their preferred source for all quality products and services they need to complete their projects on time and on budget.Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business beliefs - safety, integrity, service, innovation, diversity, efficiency and quality - have helped us become the industry leading company we are today.

USG's 12,700 employees working in more than 30 countries are dedicated to helping our customers and partners achieve success.

We are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do.USG currently has an opening for a Technical Specialist based in our corporate office in downtown Chicago.Job Description

1. Designs, configures, develops, tests, installs, monitors and maintains software, hardware, databases, desktop operating systems, and various technical tools2.

Monitors systems and adjusts performance to keep system functioning properly and downtime to a minimum3.

Customizes systems by modifying, and testing modifications, to adapt to new functions4.

Develop and execute test/validation scripts with expected results; perform results analysis and identify design changes based upon testing results5.

Reviews and prepares documentation for new and modified systems, environments, hardware, software, or databasesJob Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field desired2.

A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in a given area (mainframe, network, PC, telecommunications, data management)3.

Ability to work indepedently with limited supervision4.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Excellent communication skills and development of documentation (document processes and standards, support training materials, etc.)5. Primary work location is Corporate Headquarters, but will also be required to work at the USG Customer Service Center in Schiller Park and the Corporate Innovation Center in Libertyville IL on an as needed basis.

May be required to provide 24 hour on call support USG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement and investment plans; paid holidays and vacations; tuition reimbursement.

Relocation is not provided.

To learn more about USG Corporation, check out our web site at www.usg.com. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

USG Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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