• Job Details
• Job Title: Help Desk IT Support Technician (Tier 1)
• Client: Japanese Corporate
• Working Location: Downtown Houston, TX
• Working Style: Hybrid (Min 4 days in Office)
• Employment Type: Contract (6-12 months)
• Salary: $35-$40/hour
• Benefit: 401K Match
• Visa Support: No
• Working Hours: Monday-Friday (Business Hours)
• Language: English required; Japanese is a plus
• Key Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 1 technical support for PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and standard business applications.
- Respond to IT support requests via phone, email, remote support, and in person.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, printer, and basic network connectivity issues.
- Install, configure, and maintain desktop/laptop computers and peripheral devices.
- Perform user account administration, password resets, and basic access management.
- Escalate complex technical issues to higher-level IT teams when necessary.
- Maintain IT support documentation and knowledge base articles.
- Assist with hardware deployment, replacement, and asset inventory management.
- Deliver excellent customer service while following company IT policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal IT teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
• The Right Candidate Will Possess
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Understanding of Japanese corporate culture and business etiquette.
• Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
- 1-2 years of Help Desk, Desktop Support, or IT Support experience.
- Experience supporting Windows PCs, Microsoft 365 applications, and mobile devices.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, VPN, remote support tools, and basic networking concepts.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working for a Japanese company or supporting Japanese corporate users strongly preferred.
- Japanese language ability is preferred but not required.
- IT certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft, ITIL, etc.) are a plus.