Start Date: Immediate
Terms of Employment:
- Responsible To: Director of Network Technology Services and designee
- Location: District
- Level: Technology Level 2
- Calendar: Year-Round (prorated based upon start date)
- Daily Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Hours Per Day: 8 hours per day which includes a 15-minute paid break
- Unpaid Meal Break: 30-minutes
- Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Recommended associate degree or technical degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or related field preferred.
- Recommended professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, and Google.
- Relevant, hands-on experience repairing chromebooks, computers, and other devices.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft and Apple Operating Systems.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google G-Suite.
- Certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, etc is preferred.
- Working knowledge of VoIP telephone, video, and security systems is preferred.
- Reliable with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
- Ability to reliably commute between different district building locations.
Responsibilities / Duties: The Technology Support Level 2 position functions as the primary technician for maintenance and repair of the district technology hardware. The Technology Support Level 2 shall be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly and have the patience to communicate with a variety of users, stakeholders and outside entities.
- Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with other district practices.
- Provide primary and secondary technology support for Technology Department functions.
- Provide leadership role and backup support to other building Technology Support staff.
- Maintain an inventory of parts required for hardware repairs.
- Diagnose hardware and software problems and repair or replace defective components in a timely fashion.
- Install, configure and test computer hardware, operating system software and application software as required.
- Install, maintain, test, repair or replace defective network infrastructure cabling or hardware as required.
- Accurately document all diagnostic testing, results, corrective action and/or repairs in department help desk management software.
- Analyze equipment historical and performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
- Monitor security camera and network access control system for proper continuous operation.
- Implement security measures to protect data, software, and hardware
- Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations.
- Perform periodic preventative maintenance (clean, inspect, repair, etc.) on all district technology equipment.
- Will contribute to the ongoing development and successful deployment of the district technology plan.
- Assists higher-level support technicians in creating materials for end-user documentation and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
- Coordinates timely repair and/or warranty repair of technology covered by third-party vendors.
- Must attend training, obtain required certifications, and follow all safety practices for proper use of district and rented equipment.
- Additional assignments as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
- Ability to move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.