Part-Time, PC Technician III

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Technician III to support and maintain its computer systems and peripherals. The role involves troubleshooting, providing training to end users, and maintaining optimal workstation performance. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience.

Hourly pay is set at $16.33, and the position supports a culture focused on student success and accountability, with an emphasis on strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to recommend hardware and peripheral equipment improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work with management and create standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain computer systems and peripherals.
• Provide training and support to end users.
• Troubleshoot semi-complex PC problems.

Skills

Highly detailed understanding of Windows, Mac, and Unix operating systems

Strong customer service orientation

Ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical users

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Commitment to Mission
Uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education\'s "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope
The Technician III supports and maintains computer systems, desktops, and peripherals. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware and equipment while ensuring optimal workstation performance. The Technician III troubleshoots problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion and provides end user training and assistance where required.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with end users to identify and deliver required PC services
• Act as a liaison and provide training and support to end users and staff on computer operations and other issues
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot level III end user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices, and networking hardware products
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot associated end user workstation software and networking software products
• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of semi-complex PC problems for a variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective hardware solutions, including off-site repair as needed
• Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, and/or e-mails regarding PC and/or hardware problems
• Help maintain an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives, modems, printers, scanners, and other peripheral equipment
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring PC performance
• Document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal
• Construct, install, and test customized configurations based on various platforms and operating systems
• Recommend, schedule, and perform PC, hardware and peripheral equipment improvements, upgrades, and repairs
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hardware and equipment contracts and supervises contract-based installations
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Highly detailed understanding of Windows, Mac, and Unix operating systems and/or AV systems as required
• Background of strong customer service orientation
• Highly skilled at explaining technical subjects to non- technical as well as technical customers
• Has expertise in principles and concepts underlying an area of IT
• Current and proficient in any new concepts or practices in own IT discipline, and applies that knowledge to the current work
• Has in-depth understanding of the different aspects of the College\'s purpose and operations (academic; research; administrative)
• Has some awareness of external trends and best practices
• Has basic knowledge of project management
• Ability to represent and promote the team\'s mission and goals across teams, processes, and departments, as needed. Knows when support from outside the team is needed to help move forward and acts accordingly
• Ability to write and present reports and/or proposals that persuade or communicate important messages
• Understands and interprets other viewpoints and assimilates them, as appropriate, into new or revised work processes and products
• Ability to work to resolve conflicts (e.g., technical disagreements or design reviews) in own work unit
• Ability to make decisions guided by IT and the College\'s precedents and objectives
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations on issues affecting projects and a client base
• Demonstrated ability to work with management, which helps create standards for a team and assists in establishing methods of accountability for the completion of assignments and tasks
• Demonstrates flexibility and discretion in negotiations with customers and/or colleagues
• Ability to seek opportunities and set some goals for own development
• Ability to follow team and OTS procedures, but regularly evaluates those procedures
• Ability to anticipate consequences of actions and prepares for potential problems or opportunities that are not obvious (e.g., are not part of the standard practice in the field)
• Ability to set goals for others that support short-term team goals. May establish long term goals for others
• Ability to know and follow standard operating procedures

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.33