{"id":103214,"date":"2026-07-22T11:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/it-maintenance-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T11:28:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:28:31","slug":"it-maintenance-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/it-maintenance-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Maintenance Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"IT Maintenance Assistant\", \"description\": \"A leading Digital TV and Solar Industry player StarTimes Group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional who is suitably qualified to fill in the positions of\\nIT Maintenance Assistant\\n.\\nDepartment:\\nOperations\\nJob Objective:\\nIT Maintenance Assistant main objective will to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer systems, networks and IT equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with the IT team to ensure the organization's technology infrastructure operates efficiently.\\nDuties and Responsibilities\\nMonitoring and maintenance of the Company servers and network.\\nInstallation and setup of new computers within the office and also in StarTimes outlet shops(in Nairobi and outside Nairobi)\\nSupport the office network, printers and computers\\nStarTimes system support to all persons using the system.\\nTraining to call center agents, business point agents, etc.\\nSending of SMS as applied for by all departments.\\nMonitoring and support of the network both VPN links and internet link\\nUpdating of the website on a whenever asked to do so.\\nInspection and monitoring of the Server room as well as the VPNs all over the country.\\nIn charge of Call Center computers (hardware and software).\\nContact Center and customer Service support\\nCompiling daily reports\\nEnsure data backups are completed and assist with disaster recovery procedures.\\nDocument maintenance activities and technical issues.\\nAnd any other work given by the supervisor\/management\\nSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:\\nMaster Cisco equipment knowledge and configuration.\\nMaster Windows\/Linux Common system architecture, know how to install OS in Windows\\nUnderstand MYSQL, Oracle or other common database configuration and management, proficient in SQL language\\nUnderstand the Linux\/Unix operating system\\nCan work carefully, meticulously and with dedication, can work under high pressure and in a shift system\\nShould be honest and of high integrity\\nGood communications with others.\\nWork positive, Think positive, willing to learn more, willing to work under pressure.\\nShould be ready to work night shifts and weekends.\\nEDUCATION\/EXPERIENCE:\\nUniversity Degree\/College Diploma in information technology or a related discipline is required\\nEntry level position so ages restricted to below 30 years\\nHOW TO APPLY:\\nQualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters and CV\u2019s quoting relevant skills and experience with the position applied for as the subject to jobs@startimes.com.cn\\n\\nRemuneration: An attractive remuneration package commensurate to the above mentioned expectations of the position holder will be offered.\\n\\nAll applications to be received latest by Friday 31st July 2026\\n\\nKindly include: Names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.\\n\\nKindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.\\n\\nInterviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.\\n\\nOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-21\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"StarTimes Group\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-01T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> StarTimes Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-01<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>A leading Digital TV and Solar Industry player StarTimes Group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional who is suitably qualified to fill in the positions of<br \/>IT Maintenance Assistant<br \/>.<br \/>Department:<br \/>Operations<br \/>Job Objective:<br \/>IT Maintenance Assistant main objective will to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer systems, networks and IT equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with the IT team to ensure the organization&#8217;s technology infrastructure operates efficiently.<br \/>Duties and Responsibilities<br \/>Monitoring and maintenance of the Company servers and network.<br \/>Installation and setup of new computers within the office and also in StarTimes outlet shops(in Nairobi and outside Nairobi)<br \/>Support the office network, printers and computers<br \/>StarTimes system support to all persons using the system.<br \/>Training to call center agents, business point agents, etc.<br \/>Sending of SMS as applied for by all departments.<br \/>Monitoring and support of the network both VPN links and internet link<br \/>Updating of the website on a whenever asked to do so.<br \/>Inspection and monitoring of the Server room as well as the VPNs all over the country.<br \/>In charge of Call Center computers (hardware and software).<br \/>Contact Center and customer Service support<br \/>Compiling daily reports<br \/>Ensure data backups are completed and assist with disaster recovery procedures.<br \/>Document maintenance activities and technical issues.<br \/>And any other work given by the supervisor\/management<br \/>SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:<br \/>Master Cisco equipment knowledge and configuration.<br \/>Master Windows\/Linux Common system architecture, know how to install OS in Windows<br \/>Understand MYSQL, Oracle or other common database configuration and management, proficient in SQL language<br \/>Understand the Linux\/Unix operating system<br \/>Can work carefully, meticulously and with dedication, can work under high pressure and in a shift system<br \/>Should be honest and of high integrity<br \/>Good communications with others.<br \/>Work positive, Think positive, willing to learn more, willing to work under pressure.<br \/>Should be ready to work night shifts and weekends.<br \/>EDUCATION\/EXPERIENCE:<br \/>University Degree\/College Diploma in information technology or a related discipline is required<br \/>Entry level position so ages restricted to below 30 years<br \/>HOW TO APPLY:<br \/>Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters and CV\u2019s quoting relevant skills and experience with the position applied for as the subject to jobs@startimes.com.cn<\/p>\n<p>Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package commensurate to the above mentioned expectations of the position holder will be offered.<\/p>\n<p>All applications to be received latest by Friday 31st July 2026<\/p>\n<p>Kindly include: Names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.<\/p>\n<p>Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.<\/p>\n<p>Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.<\/p>\n<p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Apply Now<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsinkenya.co.ke\/job\/it-maintenance-assistant\/?form=apply#wpjb-scroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: JobsInKenya<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-01 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: StarTimes Group Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full-time Apply Before: 2026-08-01 Job Description A leading Digital TV and Solar Industry player StarTimes Group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional who is suitably qualified to fill in the positions ofIT Maintenance Assistant.Department:OperationsJob Objective:IT Maintenance Assistant main objective will to support the installation, maintenance, and 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