What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Technician position at Wharton County Junior College?
Salary : $35,275.00 Annually
Location : Wharton, TX
Job Type : Support Staff Full Time
Job Number : 2412 S 083
Department : Vice Pres of Information Technology Area
Division : Information Technology
Opening Date : 12 / 12 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 17 / 2025 10 : 00 AM Central
General Description
The Information Technology Technician repairs and maintains microcomputers, peripheral equipment, computer and data communications cabling, microcomputer laboratory setup and testing, and telephone equipment, setup, testing, and maintenance. This position provides technical support to the College's expanding network infrastructure for specific development and maintenance.
Requirements
This position requires an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent or four (4) years work experience or a combination of education and work experience. This position requires good communication skills in both written and verbal forms and the ability to work closely with all members of the College. This position requires the ability to diagnose problems and repair electronic hardware at the module level, the ability to assist in scheduling and supervising the activities of the part time repair technician, and the ability to read and understand technical documentation. This position requires the ability to drive to various locations to perform duties. The person in this position must be insurable under the College's motor vehicle insurance policy. This position requires the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. A criminal background check is required.
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents :
- Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent (if applicable)
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience
All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits :
At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage
Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement
Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities
Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits
Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days Two personal days per year
Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees
Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC
Please note : All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Do you have an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent or four (4) years work experience or a combination of education and work experience?
If using Associate's Degree or college credit hours to qualify you for this position, did you attach a copy of your transcript? If your degree or college credit hours were received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at
Do you have good communication skills in both written and verbal forms and the ability to work closely with all members of the College?
Are you able to diagnose problems and repair electronic hardware at the module level, the ability to assist in scheduling and supervising the activities of the part time repair technician, and the ability to read and understand technical documentation?
Do you have the ability to drive to various locations to perform duties?
Will you be able to be insurable under the College's motor vehicle insurance policy?
Do you have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables?
To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents : 1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of an Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent (if applicable), 2. Resume, 3.Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.
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Salary : $35,275
