IT Helpdesk Technician

Centerfield
Montego Bay, Jamaica
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with frontline IT support experience and strong communication skills will find this contract role in a digital marketing company in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with frontline IT support experience and a focus on customer service orientation
    — “Customer service orientation”
  • Individuals with at least one year of technician/desk support experience and an associate degree in IT or Computer Science
    — “Minimum 1+ year of experience serving as a technician/desk support”
  • Professionals who can manage multiple tasks and have experience with help desk software and remote support tools
    — “Working knowledge of help desk software, databases, and remote control”

Things to consider

  • The role requires working a full-time schedule from Sunday to Saturday, including late hours.
    — “Full-time, Sunday to Saturday 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM”
  • This is a fixed-term contract role for six months, not a permanent position.
    — “Full-time, fixed-term contract for six (6) months.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage multiple projects and maintain composure under pressure.
    — “Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously”
  • Emphasize your experience with hardware repair and software troubleshooting.
    — “Diagnose and repair faulty workstations, laptops, monitors, and other IT equipment”
  • Showcase your ability to communicate technical details clearly and efficiently.
    — “Must be able to communicate detailed or important information clearly, accurately, and efficiently”
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What success looks like

  • provided first-level IT support
  • assisted with system updates
  • logged and resolved IT support tickets
Typical background
Associate Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science1+ year of experience serving as a technician/desk support

Skills & requirements

Required

IT SupportTroubleshootingHardware RepairsNetwork ConnectivityHelpdesk SoftwareRemote ControlCustomer ServiceMultitasking

Preferred

Comptia A+Network AdministrationSystem UpdatesInventory Management

Stack & domain

IT SupportTroubleshootingHardware RepairsMaintenanceReplacementsSystem UpdatesIT DocumentationTroubleshooting Network Connectivity IssuesHelpdesk SoftwareDatabasesRemote ControlClient-facingCommunicationMultitaskingCustomer Service OrientationTeamworkComptia A+Customer ServiceHelpdesk

About the role

Original posting from Centerfield via Ashby

Hi, We're Centerfield!

Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com http://Business.com and BroadbandNow.com http://BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.

A Helpdesk Technician is the first point of IT contact. You are responsible for providing frontline IT support to customers by troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. In addition to handling basic hardware repairs, maintenance, and replacements to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. This role also involves assisting with system updates, maintaining IT documentation, and escalating complex issues when necessary.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

  • Full-time, fixed-term contract for six (6) months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide first-level IT support for desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals.
  • Assist users with software, application, and connectivity issues.
  • Diagnose and repair faulty workstations, laptops, monitors, and other IT equipment.
  • Replace defective parts (RAM, HDD/SSD, power supplies, etc.) as needed.
  • Maintain an inventory of spare parts and tools for quick repairs.
  • Assist with troubleshooting basic network connectivity issues (LAN/Wi-Fi).
  • Log, track, and resolve IT support tickets in the helpdesk system.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Associate Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
  • CompTIA A+ would be an asset
  • Minimum 1+ year of experience serving as a technician/desk support
  • Proficiency in the English Language

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS OF THIS POSITION:

You must possess, demonstrate, and maintain knowledge & skills in the following:

  • Must be able to manage yourself by maintaining high self-control, self-confidence, and resilience.
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills
  • Advanced troubleshooting and multitasking skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of help desk software, databases, and remote control
  • Requires the ability to work cooperatively on a team with others

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

  • Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate detailed or important information clearly, accurately, and efficiently, both verbally and as required on a recurring basis.
  • Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand normal conversations and receive verbal information in a typical work environment.
  • Visual Ability: Must be able to read, review, and verify documents, view computer screens, and accurately update or maintain customer account records.
  • Physical Requirements: This is primarily a sedentary position that requires sitting for extended periods while performing computer-based and customer service tasks.

SHIFT DETAILS:

  • Full-time, Sunday to Saturday 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
  • Available for escalation and on-call support as needed

AI & Interview Policy

At Centerfield, we use AI tools internally to support efficiency and fairness in our hiring process, including resume screening and administrative tasks.

Candidates are welcome to use AI tools ethically to prepare for interviews, such as practicing responses or researching questions. However, all responses during the interview process should reflect your own knowledge, experience, and judgment.

The use of AI tools to generate responses during live interviews, technical assessments, or written submissions is not permitted unless explicitly stated otherwise.

To learn more, visit us Here https://www.centerfield.com/about/.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for the minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

For more information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in connection with our evaluating your candidacy, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.centerfield.com/privacy-policy/.

Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Source: Centerfield careers (Ashby)

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