Network Computer Technician - Technology Department #83693

Kings Canyon Unified School District•Reedley, CA

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Technology Coordinator, the Network Computer Technician helps plan, implement, and maintain the school district’s technology services. This hands-on role supports district servers, email systems, networking equipment and infrastructure, computers, internet networks, computer repair, software distribution, and computer training. The technician works to keep computers and networks functional, maintain operational performance, and protect district data. The position includes reviewing network plans and vendor work, monitoring and troubleshooting computer systems and servers, installing and updating software, documenting campus wiring and fiber optics, and pulling wire to connect networks. The technician also assists with equipment bid reviews and coordinates computer and network training for students and staff. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants selected for interviews may be given a written or practical test by the tech support department. The stated schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a half-hour lunch.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
College-level coursework in computer networks and computer troubleshooting.
Vendor-specific training for microcomputer operating systems.
Progressive experience with technology in an educational environment, or equivalent experience or education.
Training in internet, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Valid California driver's license.
Experience in computer operations, including security, backup, operation, printing, and magnetic media.
Experience setting up and operating mail server systems on mainframe and/or DOS and Macintosh platforms.
Familiarity with serial, parallel, coaxial, fiber-optic, LocalTalk, Ethernet, and Token Ring media, and network design.
Experience in computer repair and network management.
Experience training computer clients in mail systems, software systems, and library automation.

Nice To Haves

School district site experience.

Responsibilities

Review school-site computer network plans for compliance with installation standards and ensure vendors complete projects.
Assist with computer repair.
Work with computer operators to correct problems with student information systems.
Monitor district central computer servers and networks, modifying software and hardware to maintain operational performance.
Assist in reviewing equipment bids for computers and networks.
Coordinate computer and network training for students and other staff.
Troubleshoot Macintosh and Wintel computer systems, hardware, and software.
Troubleshoot Novell, NT, and UNIX servers; modify and correct system parameters or coordinate corrections and maintenance with vendors.
Ensure the security of district data.
Document campus network wiring and fiber optics.
Pull wire and connect networks.
Install and update software on network devices.
Perform other duties as assigned.