Computer Technician I

Huntsville School District
Job Description

Job Title: Computer Technician I

Reports To: Director of Technology

Contracted Days: 240

Job Summary: The Computer Technician I primary function is to maintain the computing infrastructure of the district's data network. This position performs various technical tasks relating to the specification, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and general maintenance of the district's computer systems, peripheral devices, and networks. One primary role for this position is to be responsible for the district's Chromebook repairs.

Essential Duties:

• Identify and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Repair Chromebooks
• Assist with installation of audio/video hardware and software (projectors, interactive panels, speakers, etc.).
• Assist with installation and configure security hardware and software (cameras, access control, alert beacons, etc.).
• Assist designated personnel responsible for maintaining the District inventory database.
• Prepares computers for installation using imaging software and performing various configuration tasks
• Install computer systems, peripherals, and software, including preparatory tasks, transportation, physical networking, and power management and protection.
• Determining the most cost-effective course of repair and updates.
• Recommending new software and hardware.
• Training district faculty/staff in the use of software and hardware.
• Coordinates repair, replacement, or return of hardware and software with vendors to resolve operating problems encountered by end users.
• Maintaining computer peripheral equipment e.g. printers, documents cameras, projectors, etc.).
• Establish and maintain working relationships with end users.
• Drive an automobile on District business.
• Regularly exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of other essential job functions.
• Support the District's strategic plan.
• Maintain knowledge of, and communicate current research findings and forecasts related to the effective use of technology within the school's educational program.
• Provide current cutting-edge information to support decision-making on academic and administrative technology matters.
• Eliminate the status quo in order to implement new technology applications, best practices, and supports.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Available to work extended hours as necessary
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Experience in Technology in a K-12 environment or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with Chromebooks and other mobile devices in education preferred
• Experience with Google Apps and Gmail services preferred
• Experience with a range of software, hardware, and operations systems (Windows, Mac, IOS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional presence and service orientation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Exposure to heavy dust from equipment and user workstations is possible. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment is a standard office setting and school/classroom combined with a server room. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high.

Other:

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.