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IT Support Technician

3 Hours ago • All levels • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

Keywords Studios seeks an IT Support Technician to provide Level 1 and 2 support to employees. Responsibilities include acting as the first point of contact for IT queries, troubleshooting issues on various devices (computers, consoles, mobiles), managing and resolving IT issues, redirecting Level 3 cases, managing priorities, researching new technologies, documenting procedures and incidents, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, customer service experience, and a positive attitude. Previous gaming industry experience is a plus. The role involves addressing issues in person, via email, phone, or chat and requires a DVS in Computer Support or a related field.
Must have:
  • Level 1 & 2 IT support
  • Troubleshooting computer, console, mobile issues
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service experience
  • DVS in Computer Support or related field
Good to have:
  • Gaming industry experience

Job Details

Description

At Keywords, we are using our passion for storytelling, games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the Video Games and the Media & Entertainment industries.  

 We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing, we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients working as their external partner, providing access to our teams of experts where and when needed. 

Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com

People at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 75+ studios around the world or working together virtually. 

Objective of the Position

The IT technician will represent the IT department and addressing level 1 and 2 issues reported by Keywords employees, providing fast resolution to those issues while working on projects to implement new systems or to upgrade existing environment addressing those in person, email, by telephone or redirect the case to the designated team and following it in a prompt, professional and efficient manner.

Responsibilities and Main Tasks

  • Acting as the first point of contact to end users for all IT queries / issues
  • Tests preparation, build management, mobile devices preparation
  • Responding to incoming customer requests via Help Desk Tickets, phone, email and/or chat sessions, and walk-up inquiries
  • Troubleshoot user issues on computers, consoles, laptops and mobile devices
  • Managing, owning and being responsible for resolving all IT level 1 and 2 support issues
  • Redirect and follow level 3 case if needed
  • Managing priorities and ensure all issues and projects assigned are completed as per the timelines
  • Research and test new technologies/ solutions based on requirements to address future or immediate needs
  • Documentation of procedures and incidents
  • Inventory management
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Profile and Skills

  • DVS on Computer Support or any other related field of study
  • Working knowledge of server computing, routing, firewalls, phone systems and patching
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Customer service experience, skills and ability to handle pressure situations
  • Patient, personable, high energy, dependable demonstrating a positive attitude
  • Desire to take ownership of issues – self-starter
  • Previous experience working in the Gaming industry is considered an advantage
  • Able to commute between our 2 studios in Vancouver

Benefits

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios. 

Privacy Notice

By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at  https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver

Area of Work: IT & Infosec

Service: Support Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, In-Office

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