Title:
Computer Technician Position Type:
Non-Exempt Responsible to: Director of Technology & Innovation Responsible for: Trouble shoots reported problems on computer systems and associated peripheral, installs standalone machines and installs inter and intra departmental multi-user networks.
Qualifications:
Some college courses in computer science, electronics or related technical field, or a technical study program from a trade school or previous employer; and one year technical experience diagnosing and resolving computer hardware and software problems and installing and maintaining personal computers and peripherals: experience dealing directly with customers; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Some knowledge of configuring client workstations in a LAN/WAN network environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with employees: ability to grasp, hold, manipulate tools and computer parts and climb a ladder to perform work related tasks.
- Ability to stay abreast of and analyze advancements and trends in the microcomputer industry and make recommendations for changes and improvements to systems and/or programs when advisable.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing: ability to prepare technical reports, memorandum and documentation from raw data; to follow and develop complex oral and written tasks.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach when working with personal computer equipment, peripherals and associated electronic equipment.
- Visual acuity and perception required for operating a motor vehicle and working with computer hardware and software.
Terms of Employment:
12 months. Salary determined according to CBA between Trinity Area School District and Trinity Area Secretaries and Aides ESP.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Determine the nature of problems (i.e. hardware, software, network or user); diagnose hardware problems el and initiate repair.
- Delivers or arranges for pickup and delivery of hardware equipment to appropriate repair vendor when onsite repair is not possible: initiates appropriate corrective action for software problems or refer problem to appropriate personnel.
- Installs microcomputers, networks associated peripheral equipment and ensures proper set-up, operating system, application software, and associated upgrades; assures all installations are in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Installs client workstations (including installation/configuration of TCP/IP settings, e-mail client software, internet browsers in an environment with proxy and firewall servers and network printers) and maps network drives and resources.
- Provides demonstrations and hands-on training on computer related topics to students, faculty and administrative staff as required: performs preventive maintenance as needed (including the advising of and training of on-site personnel in proper maintenance procedures).
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person