Technology Specialist

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a Technology Support Specialist to serve as the first point of contact for district staff. The role focuses on solving hardware, software, and network issues within school facilities, including AV equipment setup and training support.

The position is on-site at Maize South Middle School, requiring strong communication, organization, and documentation skills to ensure reliable technology for teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and accuracy are essential.
• Familiarity with Google or Microsoft Office and basic cybersecurity concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electronic tickets and respond to requests.
• Provide hands-on technical support to students, teachers, and staff for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems quickly to minimize disruptions to teaching.
• Set up and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment in classrooms and event spaces.
• Maintain accurate records of hardware and IT assets.
• Assist with technology training and best practices integration in the classroom.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cybersecurity basics

Networking basics

Documentation

Computer hardware knowledge

Office suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ticketing system

Remote support tools

AV equipment setups

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13646429

Maize is seeking a Technology Support Specialist

location will be Maize South Middle School. This is an on-site position.****

Our Technology Support Specialists act as the first point of contact to assist assigned district staff with questions about any of our supported software and computing platforms (i.e. troubleshooting, set-up, inventory management, placing orders, etc.)

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
• Special Knowledge/Skills:Effective organizational skills, strong communication both written andverbal, ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions,interpersonal skills, computer
• Skills, Critical Thinking, High Accuracy, Experience With Google Or Microsoft Office Suite, and other software platforms, familiarity with computer hardware components and peripherals, basic understanding of networks and wireless technologies, problem solving, ability to adapt to changing technology trends and willingness to learn new skills, knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and data protection is a plus, ability to review and edit documents, knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Experience: Not required

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Monitor electronic tickets and response to requests.
• Provide hands-on technical support to students, teachers, and staff for hardware, software, and network-related issues within the school building.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems in a timely manner to minimize disruptions to the teaching and learning process.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot audiovisual equipment such as projectors, interactive whiteboards, tvs and sound systems used in classrooms and event spaces.
• Keep accurate records of hardware and other technology assets.
• Assist teachers and staff with technology training, digital tools, and best practices for technology integration in the classroom.
• Maintain detailed documentation of IT procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for reference and future improvements.
• Maintain and ensure the workplace and hub rooms are always clean.
• Evaluate existing systems and design proposed systems.
• Prepare users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems.
• Provide information by answering questions and requests.
• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
• Train users and answer questions.
• Troubleshoot computer problems to make them operational.
• Identify and elevate situations requiring urgent attention so as to not interrupt the working day.
• Work independently to research and resolve complex technical issues to aid effective functioning of technology.
• Monitor IT support tickets and create support tickets as necessary.
• Answer IT support phone calls.
• Provide remote and onsite support for all level one support tickets.
• Assist with the setup of new computers with company standard configurations.
• Install selected software and hardware products.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to users as needed.
• Recommend changes in software and hardware to improve computer and mobile capabilities.
• Record required customer and issue information in the Ticket System.
• Updates tickets with appropriate journal entries of activities, and closes tickets with resolution entered upon completion of the job.
• Verify that suggested solutions effectively resolve the user\'s problems throu