POSITION TITLE: TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
PAYMENT RATE: CSD CLASSIFIED & ADMINISTRATIVE PAY SCALE
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or related field
- Extensive experience or training on applicable hardware and software.
- Extensive experience with inventories and asset management.
- 3-5 years of experience preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform advanced maintenance tasks, troubleshoot, and repair of computer systems and peripheral equipment for the purpose of keeping equipment functioning properly.
- Disassemble, repair, and maintain all hardware as required to maintain proper functioning.
- Test and update computer hardware and software installations for the purpose of keeping technology running efficiently.
- Maintain and control adequate quantities of spare parts and additional software to meet system and district requirements.
- Recommend, test, and order hardware/software as required to maintain the reliability of district equipment at a high level.
- Maintain and adequately control hardware/software licensing and inventories as required by the manufacturer and the district inventory policies.
- Provide information and recommendations for new hardware systems and software requirements as well as compatibility issues and resolutions as required by district staff.
- Provide required training for new personnel on hardware maintenance and installations, proper software setup and function testing, and basic diagnostic testing procedures.
- Provide instruction in procedures for hardware replacement and shipping as well as warranty documentation and proper disposition of obsolete and no repairable hardware.
- Ensure all equipment is properly and adequately packaged and transported within and outside property for the purpose of avoiding warranty issues and keeping all equipment functioning.
- Address problems and issues at the highest level of support. This includes service that requires extensive technical experience/training to avoid excessive response time, repair time, lack of parts, or any other issue for the purpose of providing excellent customer satisfaction.
- Represent the school district in a professional and business-like manner and communicate effectively with staff and students when responding to basic technical question or requests for information for the purpose of providing excellent customer service.
- Analyze and resolve technical problems for established networks for the purpose of keeping maximum up-time.
- Work as a team member with other technical staff members, to ensure timely response and problem resolution to end users for the purpose of providing excellent customer service.
- Install CAT5, cable TV, phone, computer setup, and other miscellaneous wiring as needed with existing or newly constructed facilities to keep projects within budget constraints.
- Ensure the information being processed, stored, or accessed by the network maintains confidential for the purpose of ensuring secure data.
- Stay current on all production operating systems and basic applications to keep up with the increased demands of Information Technology.
- Provide proactive communication and notification to staff of pending or upcoming problems, outages, or other services issues in order to provide courteous and timely service to staff.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
- Regular stooping, bending or reaching.
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue.
- Must be able to work independently without continuous supervision.
- Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
At will
PERFORMANCE REVIEW:
Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Mississippi Statutes and Board of Education Policy.