I.T Field Service Technician

MBI I.T. Services; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government contractor in Timmins, ON is hiring an I.T. Field Service Technician. The role requires 2+ years of experience, proficiency in Windows 7, and good communication skills. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing computer systems and providing user support. Compensation ranges from $28 to $30 per hour. This contract position has the potential for an extension and involves travel, requiring a personal vehicle.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time compensation

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working as a break/fix Field IT technician.
• Possession and use of an owned car for travel between locations.
• Ability to lift a 20 lbs. box from the floor to a tabletop surface.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems and hardware.
• Documents, maintains, upgrades, or replaces hardware and software.
• Supports user account information including rights and security.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent technical knowledge of hardware

Familiar with personal computers/printers/wireless devices

Customer-friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma

College or university enrollment/degree

Tools

Windows 7

Windows 10

CompTIA A+

Cisco or Microsoft certifications

Job description

INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT?

We are currently hiring for a contract I.T Field Service Technician job in Timmins, ON. You must have 2-4 years of experience in this role and have a strong knowledge of Windows 7. Experience in Desktop Support, Laptops, Servers, Printers, Hardware Support, and iMac. POS experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate would have good communication skills, be customer-friendly, and should be comfortable traveling long distances.

Duration

2 YEARS (possibility of an extension).

I.T. Field Service Technician job responsibilities:

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware, and computer peripherals.
• Documents, maintains, upgrades, or replaces hardware and software systems.
• Supports user account information including rights, security, and systems groups.
• Trains employees, identifies and repairs product failures, orders and replaces parts as needed.
• Determines and recommends which products or services best fit the customers' needs.

Requirements:

• Available to work extended hours including weekends and evenings for the duration of the contract.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma and college or university enrollment/degree.
• 2+ years experience working as a break/fix Field IT technician and or lead break/fix Field IT technician.
• Excellent technical knowledge of hardware and Windows 7, and Windows 10 operating systems.
• Working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems, and standards.
• Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides.
• Able to develop and interpret technical documentation for training and end-user procedures.
• Familiar with personal computers/printers/wireless connectivity devices.
• Possession and use of an owed car for travel between locations.
• Android 4.4+ or Apple iOS9+ or Windows Phone 8+ including a data package to receive emails and instant messaging.
• Ability to lift a 20 lbs. box from the floor to a tabletop surface.

Nice to Have:

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or information technologies or 7-10 years equivalent work experience.
• CompTIA A+ certifications.
• Cisco or Microsoft certifications.

Compensation:

$28-30/hour

Incentives:

• Mileage- Both ways at $0.38/km minus the first 20 km.
• Travel time- Last site location back to HUB.