IT Specialist (Pre-Opening) Jobs – Marriott International

Job Title:  IT Specialist (Pre-Opening)

Organisation: Marriott International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Marriott International is the largest hotel company in the world by the number of available rooms. Marriott is an American multinational company that operates, franchises, and licenses lodging brands that include hotel, residential, and timeshare properties. Marriott International owns over 30 hotel and timeshare brands with 8,785 locations and 1,597,380 rooms across its network. Marriott International is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company is the successor to the hospitality division of the Marriott Corporation, founded by J. Willard Marriott (1900–1985) and his wife Alice Marriott (1907–2000).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all company policies and procedures; protect company assets.
• Address guests’ service needs.
• Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Communicate with other IS personnel to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems or issues related to computer software and systems, internet access, hardware and peripheral equipment.
• Refer major problems or defective products to vendors/technicians.
• Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
• Enter commands and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose computer equipment and systems.
• Maintain inventory of all technology devices.
• Maintain computer networks, support server system(s), and supporting software.
• Provide network communications support.
• Maintain and upgrade hardware, software and website technical architecture related to hardware and telecommunication connectivity.
• Perform system backups.
• Provide end-user support.
• Manage user accounts, including set up, removal, and resetting passwords in order to ensure confidentiality and proper use. Install, configure, and modify workstations.
• Modify workstations, including set up of cables, desktop computers, laptops, docking stations, and printers.
• Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
• Secure all backup tapes and computer/telephone rooms.
• Educate users regarding procedures for securing Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

How to Apply:

All candidates who wish to join Marriott should apply online at the link below.

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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12