It Associate

Staff4Me; Compostela; On-site; PHP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff4me in Cebu City, Philippines is seeking an IT Associate to join our team. You will be the first line of defense for IT technicians, handle calls, chats, and emails, and translate them into tickets for Tier 2/3 support.

You will assist with password resets, device setup, and user education using self-help documents. Training and knowledge sharing are encouraged to grow your skills and advance internal mobility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Excellent English skills, verbal and written.
• A+ and other technical certifications desired.
• Beginner level IT helpdesk role; willingness to gain certifications.
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• First line of defense for IT Technical Teams. Answer phones, route calls accordingly, create tickets on behalf of the customer, work tier 1 level tickets, route tickets in the enterprise ticketing system to proper teams and/or technicians for upper-level support.
• Work as part of a IT Associates Team, answering questions and working first call resolve issues for employees, via phone, chat or through an enterprise ticketing system.
• Typical duties may include resetting of user passwords, general technology questions, basic troubleshooting of PCs, mobile devices, printers, and phones, and education the customer on self-help documentation.
• Document, track and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Learning new skills from Tier 2 level teams for job mobility.
• Writing knowledge documents for training and educational purposes.
• Receive hands-on or virtual training to learn skills that will enable you assist in projects.
• Project work to assist upper-level teams and gain real time experience for more complex duties.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Windows desktop

Office 365

English communication

Ticketing system

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Office suite

Office 365

Job description

Company : Staff4me Job Type : Full Time Cebu City, Philippines

IT Associate

We are seeking an IT Associate to join our team. The IT Associate will be the first line of defense for all IT Technicians. You will answer phones and emails and turn these calls in to tickets for Tier 2 and Tier 3 technicians. You will support the customer with first call resolve issues, such as resetting passwords, mapping drives and printers, and educating the user on self-help documents. You will strive to achieve the best customer support through training, knowledge, and ingenuity. You always pride yourself in proper office etiquette and display professionalism.

Position Responsibilities

• First line of defense for the IT Technical Teams. Answer phones, route calls accordingly, create tickets on behalf of the customer, work tier 1 level tickets, route tickets in the enterprise ticketing system to proper teams and/or technicians for upper-level support.
• Work as part of a IT Associates Team, answering questions and working first call resolve issues for employees, via phone, chat or through an enterprise ticketing system.
• Typical duties may include resetting of user passwords, general technology questions, basic troubleshooting of PCs, mobile devices, printers, and phones, and education the customer on self-help documentation.
• Document, track and monitor problems to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Learning new skills from Tier 2 level teams for job mobility.
• Writing knowledge documents for training and educational purposes.
• Receive hands-on or virtual training to learn skills that will enable you assist in projects.
• Project work to assist upper-level teams and gain real time experience for more complex duties.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with focus on providing clear and concise instructions and documentation for areas of assigned responsibility.
• Exceptional customer service skills in person, over the phone, and through electronic communication.
• Ability to triage and troubleshoot unfamiliar issues.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Windows desktops.
• Knowledge of Microsoft server products, especially Active Directory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Experience with Office 365 is a plus.
• Must be able to frequently sit for long periods of time and must also be able to maintain a courteous attitude throughout the day.
• Willing to work on a night shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Excellent English skills, verbal and written.
• A+, Technical Certifications desired.
• This is a beginner level of IT technical support. Should be willing to gain certifications for mobility.