IT Technician

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath Community Schools is seeking a part-time IT Technician to support the district’s network infrastructure. The technician installs, terminates, tests, and maintains structured cabling across district buildings and collaborates with leadership to ensure network capacity aligns with instructional and construction needs.

Work is scheduled for evenings, weekends, and school breaks; no guaranteed minimum hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience installing and terminating structured cabling (copper and fiber).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between district buildings.
• Successful criminal history check and unprofessional conduct check as required by MCL 380.1230 and 380.1230a.
• Ability to complete and maintain district-required safety training.

Responsibilities

• Installs, routes, terminates, and labels copper and fiber structured cabling in classrooms, offices, and district facilities.
• Terminates and tests cabling to applicable standards; documents test results and correct deficiencies.
• Installs, mounts, and dresses patch panels, racks, cable management, and related hardware in IDF/MDF closets.
• Installs and relocates network endpoints including wireless access points, switches, cameras, phones, clocks, and classroom devices.
• Troubleshoots and repairs cabling and connectivity faults, working with the Director of Technology to isolate the source of network issues.
• Maintains accurate documentation of cable plant, port assignments, and closet layouts.

Skills

Structured cabling installation

Team communication

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Deadline: September 8, 2026
District/Organization: Bath Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, part time
Salary: $60/hr

IT TECHNICIAN — NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

Bath Community Schools — Part-time, as-needed

Hours are scheduled based on district need. This position does not guarantee a minimum number of hours per week, per month, or per year.

Reports to: Director of Technology

Rate: $60 per hour

Posting Date: 8/28/2026

Application Deadline: 9/8/2026

SUMMARY

Bath Community Schools is seeking a part-time IT technician to support the district’s network infrastructure. The technician installs, terminates, tests, and maintains structured cabling across district buildings and works with district leadership to ensure network infrastructure keeps pace with instructional, operational, and construction needs.

Work is scheduled in advance and performed primarily during evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer, when buildings are unoccupied. This position is not an emergency or on-call response position.

The technician is supervised and evaluated by the Director of Technology and collaborates with building administrators, maintenance staff, and district leadership on scheduling, access, and project planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Installs, routes, terminates, and labels copper and fiber structured cabling in classrooms, offices, and district facilities.
• Terminates and tests cabling to applicable standards; documents test results and corrects deficiencies.
• Installs, mounts, and dresses patch panels, racks, cable management, and related hardware in IDF/MDF closets.
• Installs and relocates network endpoints including wireless access points, switches, cameras, phones, clocks, and classroom devices.
• Troubleshoots and repairs cabling and connectivity faults, working with the Director of Technology to isolate the source of network issues.
• Maintains accurate documentation of cable plant, port assignments, and closet layouts.
• Collaborates with the Director of Technology and district leadership to assess infrastructure needs, identify capacity or coverage gaps, and plan for new or renovated spaces.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors on cabling and infrastructure work as directed, including work associated with the district’s bond construction program.
• Performs work in compliance with applicable electrical, fire, and building codes and district safety practices.
• Maintains awareness of student and staff privacy; maintains strict confidentiality of any data encountered in the course of the work, consistent with FERPA and district policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None. This position has no supervisory authority over district employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience installing and terminating structured cabling, including copper and fiber.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between district buildings.
• Successful criminal history check and unprofessional conduct check as required by MCL 380.1230 and 380.1230a.
• Ability to complete and maintain district-required safety training.

Preferred

• Experience in a K-12 or other institutional environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise switching, wireless infrastructure, and PoE devices.
• Industry certification such as BICSI, Fluke certification, or manufacturer certification.
• Experience working on projects involving construction contractors and inspection.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and work from architectural, electrical, and low-voltage drawings.
• Ability to use cable testing and certification equipment and interpret results.
• Ability to work independently with limited on-site supervision and exercise sound judgment on project sequencing and safety.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technology staff, building administrators, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer, based on project needs.
• Ability to perform duties consistent with district requirements and Board of Education policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in occupied and unoccupied school buildings, mechanical and electrical rooms, ceiling spaces, crawl spaces, and outdoors between buildings, including in adverse weather.

The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, such as cable spools, ladders, tools, and equipment. The employee is regularly required to climb ladders and work at heights; work above ceiling grid and in confined spaces; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in awkward or sustained positions; and stand and walk for extended periods.

The employee must have manual dexterity sufficient for cable termination and small-component work, and close vision sufficient to distinguish conductor colors and read labeling and test equipment displays.

The employee may be exposed to dust, insulation, temperature extremes, noise, and proximity to energized electrical equipment. The employee may work in active construction areas and must comply with site safety requirements.

The employee will work in buildings occupied by students and staff and must conduct themselves accordingly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Bath Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs, activities, or employment.