Technology Specialist

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is hiring a Technology Specialist for Urbana School District #116. The role provides customer service-oriented technical support for students and teachers, handling installation, maintenance, and repair of hardware and software to ensure reliable access to technology.

Responsibilities include responding to helpdesk tickets, troubleshooting devices, training staff, deploying devices, and maintaining IT documentation, with a 12-month term and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Two years of related work experience or college coursework providing technical knowledge of devices and peripherals.
• IT certifications are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to end-user helpdesk tickets in a timely manner, escalating if needed.
• Troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software network issues.
• Report and escape critical IT issues.
• Performs administrative duties for Windows, Mac and Chrome devices.
• Performs administrative duties for Google accounts and Chrome devices within Google Admin Console.
• Conduct training and provide technical guidance to staff and students on device usage, software applications, and digital tools.
• Configures and deploys end-user devices.
• Implements system imaging and maintains device fleet.
• Assist with IT departmental projects and District wide upgrades.

Skills

Windows Admin

Mac Admin

Troubleshooting

Security Principles

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Two years related work exp./college coursework

IT certifications desirable

Job description

TITLE: Technology Specialist

LOCATION: Urbana School District #116 School Buildings

HOURS: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

SUPERVISOR: Chief Information Officer

JOB SUMMARY: Provides customer service-oriented technical support for all District end-users (students, teachers). Working with other members of the technology department, handles the installation, maintenance, and repair of District hardware and software. This role ensures that teachers and students have reliable access to technology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Responds to end-user helpdesk tickets in a timely manner, escalating if needed
• Troubleshoots and resolves hardware and software network issues
• Report and escape critical IT issues
• Performs administrative duties for Windows, Mac and Chrome devices
• Performs administrative duties for Google accounts and Chrome devices within Google Admin Console
• Conduct training and provide technical guidance to staff and students on device usage, software applications, and digital tools
• Configures and deploys end-user devices
• Performs system imaging
• Maintain a fleet of Chromebooks, iPads, interactive displays, IP phones, multifunction printer/copiers, cameras, network and wireless hardware, and other IT infrastructure
• Assist with IT departmental projects and District wide upgrades
• Creates and maintains accurate and current documentation (FAQ, how-to, etc.)
• Discovers potential service problems by identifying patterns occurring across separate help desk tickets and customer reports
• Participate in the establishment, implementation, and enforcement of various hardware and software policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Support District IT initiatives in buildings including AI, VR/AR, digital testing and curriculum, interactive classroom instruction and others.
• Conducts District technology inventory
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• Any combination of two (2) years of directly related work experience or college coursework that would provide technical knowledge in installing, upgrading, troubleshooting, and maintaining end user devices (e.g. laptops, desktops, tablets) and peripherals (e.g. printers, scanners) in a medium to large sized company environment.
• IT certifications highly desirable, but not required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong administration skills with Windows and Mac Operating Systems
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of computer best practices and system security principles
• Maintain an organized working environment
• Ability to effectively follow clear, detailed policies and operating procedures

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on projects within a team environment
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to effectively communicate to technical and non-technical staff at all levels of the organization
• Reliable transportation to travel between District buildings

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

START DATE: ASAP

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Chief Information Officer, using the District's evaluation instrument.

NOTE: This position is not within the collective bargaining unit or an administrative position. This is a non-exepmt position. Salary range $21.63-$26.44 dependent on expereince

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