What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Computer Technician - Technology Department #83553 position at Kings Canyon Unified School District?
Network-Computer Technician 748
Under general direction of Technology Coordinator: help plan, implement and maintain the technology services of the school district. Responsibilities include oversight of District servers, E-mail systems, routers, bridges, gateways, hubs, switches, computers, Internet networks, fiberoptic cable plants, digital building wiring, computer repair, software distribution and computer training. This is a “hands-on” position and requires ability to make computers and networks functional.
Examples of Duties
1. Reviews computer network plans for school sites, to assure compliance with standards for installation and insures vendors complete projects;
2. Assists with computer repair;
3. Works with computer operators in correction of problems with student information systems.
4. Monitors Districts central computer servers and networks and modifies software and hardware to maintain operational performance.
5. Assists in the review of equipment bids for computers and networks;
6. Coordinates training of students and other staff on computers and networks.
7. Troubleshoots Macintosh and Wintel computer systems, hardware and software;
8. Troubleshoots Novel, NT, and UNIX servers modifies and corrects system parameters or
coordinates with vendors for correction and maintenance;
9. Insure security of District data;
10. Documents Network wiring and fiber optics on campuses;
11. Pulls wire and connects networks together;
12. Installs and updates software on network devices;
13. Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
1. School District site experience;
2. Computer operations including security, backup, operation, printing and magnetic media;
3. Experience in operation and set up of mail server systems on mainframe and/or DOS and Macintosh platforms;
4. Familiarity with serial, parallel, coax, fiberoptic, local talk, ethernet, token ring media, and network design;
5. Experience doing computer repair and network management;
6. Experience in training computer clients in mail systems, software systems, and library automation.
Education, Experience and Training
1. College level coursework in computer networks and computer trouble shooting.
2. Vendor specific training for micro computer operating systems.
3. Progressive experience with technology in an educational environment or equivalent
experience or education.
4. Training in Internet, E-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
5. High school Diploma or equivalent
6. Valid California Drivers License
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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and repeat the same finger motion many times, as in typing at a keyboard. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as: computers, printers, etc. The employee is frequently crawling under desks or working above suspended ceilings. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception and peripheral 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 the essential functions.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.