What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Technician position at Newton Municipal School District?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in an academic institution, preferably K-12 education, strongly preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of information system hardware and software troubleshooting skills and problem resolution.
- Ability and willingness to learn new systems and technology.
- Ability in handling confidential matters in an ethical manner.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of network design and administration.
- Sound organizational skills and an ability to recognize and change work priorities in a timely fashion.
- Valid Mississippi driver’s license is required for travel between district school buildings.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
REPORTS TO: Director of Technology
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made, if necessary, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Diagnoses hardware and operating system problems and repair.
- Cleans computer equipment and peripherals.
- Installs and reinstalls software for proper operation in the instructional process.
- Assists with network cable installation as directed.
- Helps set up computer labs with proper configuration.
- Picks up and deliver equipment between school buildings.
- Provides emergency assistance as required to maintain district technology services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Set-up, install, and maintain district computer systems. Install workstation hardware and software upgrades.
- Set-up, install and maintain printers, computer peripherals, and their related software.
- Install and troubleshoot computer software while maintaining license requirements.
- Perform repair of computer hardware, printers, and peripherals, including acquisition of parts and maintaining service related records.
- Coordinate the annual cleaning and preventive maintenance of district computer equipment.
- Provide support to end users through their requests for services by troubleshooting site hardware, software and wiring problems.
- Provide basic training on the care and operation of district computer equipment as needed.
- Assist the Director of Technology in the purchase and procurement of all technology equipment for each of the buildings in the district. Excluding all network and server equipment.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain currency of technological skills and knowledge base.
- Promote a positive image of the District at all times.
- Participate in district technology meetings as required.
- Operate in coordination with network administrator(s).
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Technology