Ict Technician 2

Education Authority; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority seeks an ICT support professional to assist the line manager in developing ICT within the school and to ensure that all computer systems and peripherals are maintained in good working order to meet school needs.

The role covers supervision, provisioning and maintenance of ICT facilities, curricular assistance, and general duties to support staff and pupil safety. Evening and occasional weekend tasks may be required.

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the line manager in the development of ICT within the School and ensure that all computer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order to meet the needs of the school.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision

This is a discretionary element of the job description. The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post.

• Allocate, control and monitor work of appropriate staff.
• Identify and provide on the job training to appropriate staff.

Provision and Maintenance of ICT Facilities and Practical Resources

• Ensure that the school owned microcomputer systems and peripheral devices are maintained in good working order.
• Co-ordinate the repair of all ICT related equipment.
• Liaise with the authorised repair agencies as is necessary.
• Assist with the installation of ICT related hardware and ensuring its successful operation.
• Perform routine software operations as required
• Make back-up copies of software for security purposes as required.
• Assist with the installation of software on any school managed network.
• Assist with the installation of software on stand-alone systems.
• Make minor alterations, where appropriate and copyright permitting, to software as directed. Maintain the schools web site.
• Liaise with the managed service provider as required to support the maintenance of the Classroom 2000 infrastructure.

Curricular Assistance

• Development, maintenance and operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work.
• Maintenance of an inventory/records of departmental resources.
• Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.

General

• Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils.
• Assist with evacuation in emergencies.
• Undertake photocopying as required.

Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties:

• Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials.
• Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions.
• Carrying out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee.