I. T. Technician

About the Role

Under general supervision, the IT Technician identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves problems encountered by City computer users or the City's various Information Technology systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs PCs, related peripherals, network equipment, and data cabling. For qualified applicants with 3 years of related experience, the starting rate of pay is $21.19 per hour. There is a possibility of higher starting pay based on relevant job qualifications and additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by responding to the needs and inquiries of users, solve problems, explain issues, and follow up with users to ensure the functionality of the users' systems.
• Analyze computer and network-related problems reported by end-users, diagnose the most effective resolution, and implement the solution.
• Answer group help-desk phone line and email inbox and assist users remotely or in person when needed.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date ticket notes in the I.T. ticketing system.
• Install, repair, move, change, or remove computer equipment such as PCs, monitors, printers, scanners, cables, wires, phone instruments, and other peripherals.
• Assist with troubleshooting of surveillance cameras, wireless access points, and other network equipment.
• Create, update, test, deploy, and manage PC operating system images.
• Install and troubleshoot software on PCs.
• Coordinate with hardware manufacturers' support to resolve PC hardware issues.
• Install and maintain desktop UPSs, and configure UPS monitoring software on desktops.
• Install network cables and terminate jacks.
• Update asset management database with records of PCs and the computer replacement schedule.
• Unlock user accounts and reset passwords in Active Directory.
• Monitor enterprise-wide antivirus solution and respond to malware alerts.
• Assist the IT department staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the I.T. Manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with a good attitude. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma and at least three years of experience as an IT Technician; or any equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge Of

• Methods, practices, and equipment used in information technology
• Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems and applications
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Desktop and laptop computer hardware
• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Incode, Laserfiche
• Methods, practices, and equipment used to install and troubleshoot PCs and related software
• Maintenance and repair
• Standard office practices and procedures

Skills/Abilities

• Think critically and solve problems related to information technology systems
• Analyze and evaluate data
• Operate equipment used in installation and repair of PCs
• Troubleshoot PC problems quickly
• Operate Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, OneNote, and PowerPoint
• Prepare concise and accurate reports
• Perform basic and complex mathematical calculations
• Read and interpret manuals, policies, and procedures
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Type and enter data efficiently
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas driver's license
• Certification in A+ and Network+ and MCITP is preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate office equipment, including telephone and computer keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; and the employee may be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as equipment and supplies/materials. The employee may be required to crouch, kneel, crawl, push, or pull wiring, and/or equipment. The employee may be required to use a ladder to access work areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee frequently faces difficult and stressful situations. The employee has frequent contact with other employees both within and outside of the assigned department. Interactions often involve sensitive or difficult issues that require persuasion and negotiation. The employee is constantly required to change tasks frequently and to perform tedious exacting work. The employee is frequently required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work closely with others as part of and/or leader of a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be loud noises in the server room as well as colder than normal temperatures.

Requirements

All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:

• Criminal Background
• Driver's License History
• Drug Screening
• Physical
• Respirator Medical Evaluation
• Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Public Safety Background Investigation
• Verification of Education