Service Operations Technician

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995. Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

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About The Opportunity

Service Operations Technicians are technical support personnel with deep knowledge of one or more products or services. They are a level 2 support resource. They assess issues experienced by end-users and provide solutions for problems that cannot be handled by Level 1 Service Desk.

• Application Support
• Digital Workspace support including (Devices & Desktops, Telephony, Productivity & Collaboration)
• Cloud & Infrastructure
• Security
• Networks

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve Level 1 escalations as appropriate as they pertain to a particular supported product or service.
• Monitor for and prioritize incidents and service requests according to defined processes to meet defined SLAs.
• Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level when remote tools are not appropriate, including hardware repairs, delivery of peripherals, or other fixes as determined.
• Take action proactively to resolve incidents automatically generated from monitoring systems and tools.
• Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable Level 3 Engineer, when required.
• Active participant in driving first call resolution KPI
• Use technical tools to help diagnose issues
• Add to knowledge base
• Perform onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex computer problems for end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions, including offsite repair for remote users as needed.
• Accurately document instances of equipment failure, repair installation and removal, as well as moves and changes.
• Record and manage equipment sent to repair depots for equipment under warranty or service contracts.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end-user workstations and related hardware and software in order to deliver required deskside service levels.
• Assess the need for and implement performance upgrades to end-user devices based on software technical specifications.
• Collaborate with LAN technicians/network administrators to ensure efficient operation of the company’s end-user computing environment.

Experience & Qualifications

• Where required, administer and resolve issues with associated end-user workstation networking software products.
• Ensure that physical deskside connections (RJ-45 Ethernet jacks, RJ-11 telephone modem jacks, connectors between PCs and servers, etc.) are in proper working order.
• Prepare tests and applications for monitoring desktop performance, and then provide performance statistics and reports.
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring end-user device operations.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives, network cards, and other components and equipment as needed.
• If necessary, liaise with third-party support and equipment vendors

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a hybrid work structure that combines both remote and in-person work.
• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice Annual Charity Trip
• DEI education
• Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising
  • Employee giving program
  • Office Environmental Program
  • 1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year

Benefits Include:

• Generous remuneration structure
• Travel perks/discounts.
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• Generous paid time off policy
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Benefits including vision, medical, and dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k program with partial match
• Employee Share Plan
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

Location – Montvale, NJ

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

REMOTE POSTINGS ONLY - The role can be performed onsite, remote or on a hybrid schedule, in compliance with the Company’s Remote and Flexible Work Policy.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Center Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at careers@us.flightcentre.com