Lab Operations Technician

Virginia; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University seeks a full-time Lab Operations Technician to oversee daily IT operations in computer labs. Responsibilities include troubleshooting tech issues, assisting customers, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft Office skills and technical knowledge to support an educational environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and sick leave

Affordable health insurance

Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System

Tuition Waiver Program for employees

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of computer and printer hardware and software setup.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware, software, and network issues.
• Serves as a technical resource for computing lab operations.
• Contributes to the IT team and suggests service improvements.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Good working knowledge of computer and printer hardware

Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers

Good customer service skills

Job description

Working Title: Lab Operations Technician

State Role Title:Information Technology Specialist I

Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 100125 - IT - Computer Labs

Pay Rate:Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $44,192 - $46,000

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:05/28/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

General Information:

This technician position is part of the Lab Operations department, which is responsible for the daily upkeep in the General Computing Labs at JMU.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Monitors, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware, software, and network issues in computer labs and classrooms
* Serves as a technical resource for setup and daily operation of computing labs
* Helps upkeep documentation and inventory information
*Contributes to the IT team and makes suggestions for service improvements

Qualifications:

*Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel
*Good working knowledge of computer and printer hardware and software setup and operation
*Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers
*Good customer service skills

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: [phone].

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail]. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.