IT Lab Tech

ivytech; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo is seeking a part-time Lab Support Technician to maintain networks and computers in instructional labs and assist instructors across Computing and Informatics courses.

Responsibilities include lab setup, inventory management, open lab hours, tutoring, and adherence to department policies. CompTIA A+ certification or in-progress status is required; benefits are available to part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Requires basic lab organization and cleanliness.
• Assists faculty in developing course materials.
• Ability to tutor students and set up laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Maintain networks and computers in instructional labs.
• Control inventory of lab hardware and software.
• Provide open lab hours and track usage with logs.
• Set up and lead a laboratory session.
• Monitor labs and respond to issues.
• Ensure compliance with department policies.

Skills

Lab support

Inventory management

Tutoring

Troubleshooting

Education

CompTIA A+ certification

Tools

Imaging software

Job description

Maintain networks and computers used in hands‑on School of Information Technology programs instructional labs (i.e. installation, rack configuration, imaging hard drives, network wiring, upgrades, and troubleshooting). Assisting all School of Computing and Informatics instructors with any of the computer lab preparations.

Effectively control inventory of all hardware and software for the networking labs. Hardware may consist of computer equipment and peripherals, networking equipment and cabling supplies. Software may consist of operating systems, device drivers, licensing, etc.

Provide open lab hours for students to work on assignments outside of scheduled class times. Maintain logbook to track student usage of the open network lab and produce usage reports on this information.

Work within tight time constraints.

• Basic lab organization and cleanliness
• Assisting faculty in the development of new material for their courses
• Set up and lead a laboratory
• Monitor all labs, keep clean and tidy and remove any screen locks.
• Provide the supplies needed for each lab including paper, cleaning spray, paper towels and whiteboard markers.
• Perform independent research
• Tutor students
• Ensure compliance with department policies regarding computer usage
• Monitor department systems and respond to issues.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Applicants must hold or be working towards the CompTIA A+ certification.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well‑being, growth, and financial security of our part‑time employees. These benefits include:

• Health & Wellness
• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Financial & Retirement Benefits
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
• For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits .

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.