IT Service Adviser/Tech [B2C Support/Sales, Computer Repair]

Stores - Pinellas County, FL Retail Centers (T1: BF)

22 Mar 2024

Stores - Pinellas County, FL

Retail Centers (T1: BF)

Various

1

26000 - 38000 USD

BASIC & TRADE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Providing advice on available services and products to new/existing clients in the retail repair shop; at the front service desk and over the phone.
  • Creating relationships with potential new clients and instilling confidence in our services; identifying issues and providing insight to customer’s questions.
  • Making recommendations, estimates and invoices for repair services, computers and hardware/software to fit customers’ needs.
  • Recording customer information and job details into our support ticketing system, and taking payments in-person and over-the-phone.
  • Diagnosing computers (hardware, software, performance), cleaning up junkware/bloatware, removing viruses/malware; restoring OS health.
  • Backing up user accounts and personal files, recovering lost data/files/partitions (program licenses, credentials/passwords, and other system settings).
  • Installing, repairing, cloning and upgrading operating systems. Email setup, migration, configuration. Deploying managed software applications.
  • Replacing hardware in desktops/laptops (motherboards, LCDs, touchpads). Rebuilding and assembling custom computers from scratch.

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attractive approachable appearance. Friendly attitude, patience.
  • Confident/persuasive demeanor and communication skills.
  • Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal skills and memory. 
  • Ability to blindly type at 30+ WPM with grammar/accuracy.
  • Skills multitasking in fast paced arena, without distractions. 
  • Conceptual understanding of all major hardware peripherals/components
  • Full understanding and functionality working with/in modern computers.
  • Familiarity with major Windows O and file structures (Win 7-11, OSX 10-12)
  • Proficiency in using major web browsers & default applications.
  • (Chrome, IE, Edge, Safari, Office 2016-365, Outlook, Explorer…)
  • Understanding of software / apps (configuration, settings, personalization).
  • Valid Drivers License & Reliable vehicle for transportation to and from work.
  • Must Live within fair transit distance (30 minutes of central Pinellas).
  • Must own modern smartphone and personal computer (must run latest SW). 
  • Physical (non-virtual) Bank Account required (payroll by direct deposit only).
  • Must pass a drug test and background screening. Read this listing 2X.
  • 1+ years of CS/sales <OR> tech support rep exp (retail, B2C, or inbound leads).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience working in a computer repair shop, tech service department, automotive repair center, retail store, or customer sales/service center.
  • Competence working with a sales POS system (SalesForce, Quickbooks, etc) AND/OR support ticketing system (RepairShopr, ConnectWise, etc).
  • Proficiency in diagnosis, testing, replacing hardware, and rebuilding computers (PSUs, MOBOs, HDDs, CPUs, RAM, GPUs, LCDs, etc).
  • Knowledge of backing-up and restoring file data, user accounts, profiles and settings, and preferences across Windows and Office apps.
  • Experience being a tech consultant (aka "matchmaker") knowing fundamentals of not “selling from your own pocket”: unbiased advice.
  • Experience in retail product and service sales, including selling add-ons, bundles, and upgrade options to the end-user.
  • Component soldering, Enterprise VoIP skills, Advanced networking knowledge, Tech certs (A+, N+, Sec+, MSCA, MCSE, etc).

SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:

  • Full-time: 5 days on, 2 days off (one is Fri or Sat or Sun)
  • Work shifts are 9:20am - 6:01pm, with 1 hour break for lunch
  • Closed 7 holidays & 40+ Hours PTO earned annually 
  • 4-12 weeks paid hands-on training in-store & skills development.
  • Position starts as hourly (BoE). 4-12 weeks of paid training
  • 1099-contractor for 90-days probationary; W2 employee after

COMPANY AMENITIES

  • Company-issued Dell/HP Pro Laptop (i5/DDR4/SSD/WinPro)
  • Company-paid MS 365 Mailbox subscription w/ Web access
  • Company-provided Gunnar Optiks digital performance eyewear
  • Company-issued OTE Active Noise Cancelling BT Headphones
  • Company-paid Sam’s Club Business Premium member card
  • Company-sponsored Amazon Prime business membership
  • Company co-paid T-Mobile service w/ unlimited talk, text, & LTE
  • Company-issued Gear/Swag (tumbler, gadgets, etc)
  • Free banking/checking accounts from Chase bank 
  • Automatic height-adjustable bamboo sitting/standing desks
  • 54” Technologist workstations w/ 4 outlets + USB/Cat5
  • Available Nerf N-Strike Elite 6-shot with ammo (yes, seriously)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day (40hrs/yr)
  • Humana Dental & Vision (PPO) insurance options
  • Allstate Accident Indemnity insurance policies
  • MD-Live 24/7 TeleDoc health / prescription service options
  • Allstate Disability + Critical Illness & Life insurance plans
  • TransAmerica Preventative Care & Wellness ($0 co-pay)
  • ID Shield & Legal Shield w/ Member Perks Discounts
  • Digital HR by Gusto: Mobile App, Work Verify, Time-off
  • Annual Holiday Bonus - Recognition & Rewards

ORG FUNDAMENTALS 

  • Team-oriented, positive & friendly culture of IT people
  • Best-in-class tooling, resources & automated infrastructure
  • Constantly evolving workflows, process & methodology
  • Templated processes & procedures for Escalations Support
  • Quarterly performance & annual compensation reviews
  • Structured "SMART" Incident Reporting & Correction system
  • Tracked goals + shared Reports for Service/Product metrics
  • Static schedule, consistent hours & days off, no weeks over 40
  • Flexible professional dress-code (solid polo / biz-casual)
  • Full-amenity kitchen w/ refrigerator, microwave, Keurig, etc

[Redeemable at 3 months ¹ / 6 months ² /  T2 expert *]