Technology Support Technician 1

Hamilton County Schools • Chattanooga, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide technical support in a team environment with continual supervision involving installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and user training for district computer systems, including hardware, software and peripheral equipment. This position is an entry level position.

Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent;
• Vocational/technical training in computer hardware/software operations.
• Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic electronic diagnostics and use related tools.
• Demonstrates sufficient manual dexterity to operate machinery, equipment, and tools.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of previous experience and/or training involving computer hardware maintenance preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of and experience with Microsoft and Apple preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, sets up, and maintains computer systems and peripherals (including computer hardware, software, printers, televisions, smart boards, sound cards, telephones, routers, surge protectors, and other components).
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, diagnoses, and works to resolve and/or repair problems involving computer hardware, software, peripheral, or network problems to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Monitors and tests equipment for the purpose of ensuring proper operations.
• Identifies data errors, line failures, communication interruptions, and equipment malfunctions; initiates appropriate actions to correct errors, recover data, and obtain maintenance.
• Picks up damaged or malfunctioning equipment, initiates warranty claims, and coordinates shipment to the manufacturer as appropriate.
• Operates a motor vehicle to travel to locations throughout the district to deliver, move, and/or set up computer equipment and perform repairs, or other work activities.
• Research the cost of repairs or replacement of computers, peripherals, or components.
• Assists in inventory/asset management.
• Maintains a good workflow with the ticket system and assists with helpdesk calls.
• Operates a computer and other technology devices to perform job tasks.
• Attends meetings as needed.
• Receives, prepares, or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, procedures, training materials, spreadsheets, or other documents as required.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools and other stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas and/or work areas are safe.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Attends work regularly and arrives to work on time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED