Job Details

Computer Technician Specialist

Salary: $5,504.00 - $6,963.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 20241201
Closing: 12/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College Los Banos Campus, CA
Department:


Range 26
40 hours/week12 months/year
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 6, 2025
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Invested in You: At the heart of Merced College's success are our dedicated employees. That's why we prioritize your well-being, happiness, and professional growth. With a culture of support and employee engagement initiatives, we ensure that every member of our team feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

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The ITS department is looking for a Computer Technician to join our family! The posting for this position will be primarily, at our Los Banos campus, with occasional days spent at the District headquarters located in Merced (approx. 2 to 3 days a month based on institutional needs). Candidates will be responsible for maintaining IT-related assets (PC, laptops, printers, projectors, and some network/AV equipment) at Los Banos and working with staff and students on technical support needs. Of course, ITS team members are available to assist you. If interested, please consider applying today.

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.
General Description:

To perform a variety of technical tasks servicing the entire district in the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of networked devices, peripheral equipment and software applications. To provide technical support and respond to requests from District users regarding enterprise operations and procedures.

Examples of Duties


Representative Duties:

• Install and configure multi-platform network client devices and peripheral equipment, such as computers, printers, and scanners
• Assist users with the proper use of network client devices and peripherals per District standards
• Identify and initiate resolutions to client problems and concerns associated with office automation equipment, hardware and software to the client's satisfaction
• Assist users with the proper use of software applications, such as word processors, spreadsheet applications, database applications, presentation applications, web applications, and various educational applications per District standards
• Troubleshoot network computer equipment and software problems, perform hardware maintenance and software modifications on both PC and MAC platforms
• Assist in the installation of network components including cabling, switches, and network interface cards per District standards
• Assist with the support of academic computer labs in the installation and maintenance of computers, peripherals, and educational software applications including specialized systems to meet ADA requirements
• Maintain current technical expertise in the rapidly changing technology of microcomputers and utilizes state of the art techniques when implementing office automation solutions
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all enterprise departments to optimize working relationships and communication
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer technology
• Basic network concepts and principles
• Basic operational characteristics of computer equipment and peripheral equipment
• Basic operational characteristics of computer operating systems
• Basic operational characteristics of computer software applications such as word processors, spreadsheet applications, database applications, presentation applications, web applications, and various educational applications
• Basic methods and techniques used in the installation and troubleshooting of software applications on computers in a network environment
• Basic methods and techniques for instructing the use of computer applications and procedures
• Basic imaging principals utilizing various applications

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Operate a variety of diagnostic test equipment
• Perform a variety of technical tasks in the installation and troubleshooting of computer software and peripheral equipment
• Provide support and respond to requests and inquiries from users regarding computer equipment and software applications
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Associate's degree AND four (4) years of applicable experience OR applicable certifications
  OR
• Bachelor's degree AND one (1) year of applicable experience OR applicable certifications
  OR
• The equivalent education and experience
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Ability to:

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
• Read printed matter and computer screens
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard
• Reach in all directions

Vision

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information


How to Apply:

1. Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

Required Documentation:

1. Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
2. Resume
3. Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
4. List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
5. If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled onsite.

Employee Benefits:

Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits Website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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