Communications/Microcomputer Technician (2 Positions) (#213012, #213016) - Education Center / Information Technology**INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY**

Job Description / Essential Elements

Print East Side Union High School District is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Communications and Microcomputer Technician. This position operates, monitors, and maintains the District’s mini and micro computer systems and related peripheral equipment; coordinates, schedules, and runs reports; and assists users of on-line data processing equipment.

• Operates the District’s mini and microcomputers and peripheral equipment including disk drives, tape drives, printers, on-line terminals, multiplexers, modems, communication servers, Ethernet gateways and cluster controllers
• Installs local area networks for both mini and micro based computer systems
• Runs programs to generate reports; formats, prints, decollates, and bursts data reports
• Affords assistance to users with problems and questions related to computer systems hardware and software
• Travels to schools to install or repair equipment, transport equipment, or to provide user assistance
• Maintains computer system equipment in proper working order; installs, monitors, and adjusts a variety of equipment including microcomputers, printers, terminals, multiplexers, and modems, coordinates repairs as needed
• Monitors and troubleshoots communication network problems
• Maintains a variety of records and logs related to assigned duties including reports generated and hardware/software problems and repairs
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of computer and peripheral equipment
• Distributes computer printouts to appropriate sources
• Provides on-call emergency response as required
• Transports system backup tapes to storage
• Assists in the development/revision of manual and computerized forms
• Shreds classified documents

Supervisor

Manager of Computer Operations

Typical Duties

• Operates the District’s mini and microcomputers and peripheral equipment including disk drives, tape drives, printers, on-line terminals, multiplexers, modems, communication servers, Ethernet gateways and cluster controllers
• Installs local area networks for both mini and micro based computer systems
• Runs programs to generate reports; formats, prints, decollates, and bursts data reports
• Affords assistance to users with problems and questions related to computer systems hardware and software
• Travels to schools to install or repair equipment, transport equipment, or to provide user assistance
• Maintains computer system equipment in proper working order; installs, monitors, and adjusts a variety of equipment including microcomputers, printers, terminals, multiplexers, and modems, coordinates repairs as needed
• Monitors and troubleshoots communication network problems
• Maintains a variety of records and logs related to assigned duties including reports generated and hardware/software problems and repairs
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of computer and peripheral equipment
• Distributes computer printouts to appropriate sources
• Provides on-call emergency response as required
• Transports system backup tapes to storage
• Assists in the development/revision of manual and computerized forms
• Shreds classified documents

Knowledge and Abilities

• Communication concepts of local area networks and wide area networks
• Advanced techniques to effectively monitor mini and microcomputer networks
• The principles and techniques applied in the operation of computer equipment and related data processing equipment
• Proper office and records keeping methods, practices, and procedures
• Logical work flow as it pertains to computer operations and data processing
• Understanding and carrying out both oral and written instructions
• Scheduling and prioritizing job flow efficiently
• Operating computer hardware and software effectively
• Quickly identifying problem areas or situations, isolating problem causes, and taking appropriate action to resolve problems identified
• Typing accurately at a rate required for successful job performance
• Operating computer equipment with speed and accuracy
• Communicating effectively in both oral and written forms
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Qualifications

• To be determined per employment standard on job description
• Successful candidate must pass fingerprint clearance
• Must possess a valid and appropriate California Driver's License