Job Information
South Bend Empowerment Zone Hardware/OS Support Technician Level I in South Bend, Indiana
Job Details
Job ID: 4968437
Job Description
Contract Length: 12- month
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Technology Services
Basic Function: T his position is responsible for supporting all computer equipment and peripherals including troubleshooting, technical support, repair of equipment, and ordering parts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair of district technology (workstations, printers, peripherals, etc.).
Troubleshoot basic layer 1 and layer 2 networking issues.
Prioritize assigned help-desk tickets and resolve or route to appropriate staff for action and track progress of service and problem resolution.
Research and resolve technical issues and recommend appropriate interventions/modifications as needed.
Pick up and deliver equipment to and from sites.
Qualifications:
Knowledge & Experience
Ability to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot technical problems.
Experience in diagnosing and repairing hardware problems on a variety of platforms. • Knowledge of current Apple and Microsoft desktop operating systems. • Ability to quickly learn and take advantage of new technologies and concepts. • Ability to learn new applications easily and quickly leverage current application knowledge to identify changes to increase efficiency.
Ability to read and understand complex computer system documentation. • Multi-task orientation to handle a number of projects at once while remaining flexible to changing requirements and priorities.
Familiarity with LDAP, Active Directory, and other directory systems.
Apple, Dell, HP, and Microsoft Certifications a plus.
Physical Attributes
Excellent written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate quality technical and functional system specifications.
Exceptional service orientation.
Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
Physical Demands:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing; pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.
Work Conditions:
Availability for after-hour meetings with the Director of Technology
On-call availability for emergencies
Regular travel between buildings
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1