7526 Computer Lab Technician - JEF

BASIC FUNCTION:  Organize and operate a microcomputer laboratory for training and practical use; schedule lab use and assist faculty and staff with equipment operation and applications software; provide lab support and informal and formal training to lab users and other school microcomputer users; adjust and maintain microcomputer equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Organize and operate a microcomputer laboratory for training and practical use; schedule lab use and assist faculty and staff with equipment operation and applications software.
• Maintain in-service records and other data bases required for computer projects.
• Provide lab support and informal and formal training to lab users and other school microcomputer users; assist with the creation and production of training materials.
• Adjust and maintain microcomputer equipment; identify equipment malfunction to assure proper maintenance and repair; troubleshoot for hardware and software problems.
• Provide user support in the lab and on the telephone to computer system users at District school sites.
• Maintain bid specifications for microcomputer hardware, peripherals and related software applications; coordinate the purchase and repair of computers and peripherals; assist District staff with evaluation of software.
• Maintain a hardware inventory and maintenance records for lab equipment; maintain laboratory usage statistics.
• Format, maintain and restore hard disk drives.
• Provide for lab security.
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

     KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Microcomputer operations and related information processing.
• Use of computer utility software.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Various word processing spreadsheet and data base applications.
• Operating procedures and practices appropriate to an instructional computer laboratory.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills 

     ABILITY TO:

• Organize and operate a microcomputer laboratory for training and practical use.
• Schedule lab use and assist faculty and staff with equipment operation and applications software.
• Provide lab support and informal and formal training to lab users and other school microcomputer users.
• Operate, adjust and maintain computers and peripheral equipment.
• Assist staff and faculty in the use of information processing equipment and familiarize users with applications software and utility programs.
• Organize and oversee computer laboratory operations.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Communicate data processing procedures and requirements to users.
• Provide technical assistance to District computer systems users.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate OR demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law including OR supplemented by college-level course work in computer-related technologies OR three years experience in the operation and maintenance of microcomputers and peripheral equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass criminal background check; CAN check; drug screen; physical & TB risk assessment.  This position is 7.5 hours per day, 181 days.

MUNIS Code: 7526