Technology Support Tech III - Grades 6-8

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks an IT Support Technician to provide on-site technical assistance at one or more schools. You will handle hardware, software, AV, and basic network support, while documenting issues and maintaining inventory.

You will collaborate with district staff to implement technology initiatives, train staff, and ensure readiness for testing environments and instructional programs.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support to a single school or multiple schools on a daily basis via ticketing system.
• Offer level 1 setup, configuration, repair and support for hardware, software, basic networking, AV equipment.
• Respond to incident reports promptly and professionally.
• Isolate LAN/WAN connectivity issues and manage equipment inventory as required.
• Assist in staff development and training on technology use.
• Ensure devices for online testing are ready for administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Staff & end-user training

Time management

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Logical reasoning

Customer service

Documentation

Represent GCPS

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Active Directory

Anti-virus software

AV peripherals & network printing

Job description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia drivers license Required
• Industry standard certifications related to desktop/laptop (OS, HW, SW) and user administration within a Microsoft Active Directory environment Preferred

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Bachelors Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience troubleshooting, supporting, and administering within a LAN/WAN environment including Microsoft Windows environment, PC\\laptop\\server hardware, and other related technology and AV peripherals Required
• Experience with anti-virus, fast ethernet, wireless connectivity, data backup and restoration, AV support, and network printing technologies Preferred
• In lieu of five years of experience, one year of experience with bachelors degree in related field or two years of experience with CompTIA A+ certification and CompTIA Network+ Certification Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Strong ability to communicate and interact with internal staff and technology end users in a K-12 environment
• Ability to instruct others in the proper use of technology
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent decision making skills
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems related to various technologies instructional and administrative
• Personal characteristics and professional competencies to work independently
• Ability to reason logically using human factor analysis
• Ability to work closely with local school and school district personnel to provide excellent customer service and support
• Ability to properly document with detail technology related occurrences via standard trouble ticketing tool or reporting application
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide on-site support to either a single school or multiple schools on a daily basis while maintaining and supporting break\\fix technology related issues in a timely manner as applicable to computers and other related technology and AV peripherals in local school(s) assigned via district approved ticketing system, assist with the implementation of technology at local schools, and support the administrative and local school instructional programs through technical support and troubleshooting while adhering to district policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Offer technical support to local school based technology users.
  • Provide level 1 on-site setup, configuration, repair, and support for hardware, software, basic networking services, peripheral devices, AV, presentation and broadcast equipment and other local school technology initiatives.
  • Respond to incident reports as received from staff in a timely and professional manner.
  • Utilize and maintain proficiency with current incident tracking system to manage and prioritize technology service.
  • Isolate LAN/WAN connectivity issues and isolate as necessary.
  • Perform and maintain any technology inventory driven by the district or state related to local school technology equipment using district provided resources.
  • Maintain familiarity with various hardware and software applications available to users.
  • Assist in providing on-site technical assistance and individual training/knowledge transfer to users.
  • Initiate problem escalation after effectively performing level 1 technology repair and work in a collaborative manner with division personnel (level 2 and or authorized vendors who are assisting in troubleshooting the problem).
• Maintain district technical standards.
  • Drive the delivery of high quality, well-received, effective, and efficient service and support.
• Collaborate with local school administration and the technology team on the planning, purchase, and deployment of local school technology initiatives.
  • Assist the local technology team in the evaluation of technology initiatives related to classroom instruction and student learning from approved technology solutions.
  • Serve on school technology committees to help develop long-range technology plans that fit the districts direction and plan as applicable.
• Serve as an extended team member to the Technology and Innovation (T&I) Division in local schools.
  • Document, submit, and appropriately update all problems and requests via district incident management tool and elevate when necessary.
  • Participate in system-wide technology initiatives, projects, and district approved pilots and provide necessary technical feedback for proper pilot evaluation.
  • Serve on system-wide technology committee to help develop long-range technology plans and/or procedural standards as requested.
  • Participate in informational sessions and training pertaining to innovations in technology.
  • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Maintain and update the Legacy Document for Enterprise Support Services Department for consistency of practice.
• Assist in the planning and delivery staff development and training in the use of technology as required.
  • Collaborate and assist the local school technology team in planning and delivering staff development and training in the use of technology.
  • Assist in facilitating workshops, seminars, and training sessions with school staff to increase knowledge of hardware, software, networking, telecommunications, and peripheral devices for successful implementation into instructional process as needed.
  • Assist the local technology team in selecting technology training courses.
  • Assist in communication with school personnel to facilitate implementation of instructional technology initiatives and related school instructional goals.
• Ensure all devices used for online testing are ready anytime online testing is being administered.
  • Collaborate with the local schools Testing Coordinator on a regular basis to be aware of future online testing dates, time and resources needed.
  • Build a strategy and workflow so that all testing equipment is ready for use on the day testing is being administered.
  • Move computers as needed to build temporary testing labs.
  • Ensure all testing devices that are used for testing are in good working order before testing starts. This would include, but not limited to, computers, laptops, Chromebooks, printers and document scanners.
  • Follow the published SOPs as well as any supplemental instructions provided for setting up computers for testing.
  • When testing is complete, return computers to their normal working mode and previous location in a timely manner so the devices can be used for instructional purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.