COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

WAYNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Central School District seeks a probationary IT technician for a 12‑month appointment. Responsibilities include maintaining PC/Mac hardware and network gear, installing hardware and software, and keeping accurate inventory records. You will design network cable plans and troubleshoot system and software issues for staff.

The role requires a bachelor's or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software.
• Ability to diagnose hardware/software/network issues and implement fixes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hardware and peripheral equipment (PCs, Macs, network hardware).
• Install and configure hardware/software per department requirements.
• Maintain inventory records of equipment.
• Design network cable plans for installations or modifications.
• Explain revisions in software packages to users.
• Diagnose and repair hardware, software, and network problems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Inspect and clean equipment; analyze issues and take corrective actions.
• Serve as a resource and troubleshooter for department staff.
• Collaborate well with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Network design

Hardware maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / related field

Associate's degree + 2 years related experience

High school diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

PC hardware

Mac hardware

Networking equipment

Job description

Probationary Appointment 12 Month position

Work Schedule

7:30am 4:00pm

Description Of Duties

• Maintain hardware and peripheral equipment, including PC's Macs, Apples, network hardware and cabling
• Install and configure hardware/software as per department requirements
• Maintain accurate inventory records on equipment
• Designs network cables plans for network installations and/or modifications
• Explains revisions in software packages
• Diagnoses and repairs problems associated with hardware, software and/or network
• Develops and implements schedules to provide preventative maintenance
• Cleans and inspects equipment
• Analyzes potential problems and takes corrective action
• Serves as a resource and troubleshooter to departmental personnel
• Has strong interpersonal skills and works well with others.

Requirements

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, micro-computer technology, computer information systems, information technology or related field or
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two year college with an Associate's degree in computer science, micro-computer technology, computer information systems, information technology, or related field and two (2) years of paid experience in computer operations, technical support or systems development, including installation and maintenance of computer software and hardware or
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of above listed experience or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of “A”, “B”, and “C” above.