IT / COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Position Purpose:
Install,
repair, troubleshoot, modify, and recommend PC's and related hardware to meet
variety of needs for all departments. May
recommend most appropriate choices of software packages to meet user's needs.
Install software and networks.
General Task Description:
Perform intermediate tasks with minimal supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job
Functions):
- Answer user inquiries regarding
computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
- Enter commands and observe system
functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
- Install and perform minor repairs to
hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or
installation specifications.
- Oversee the daily performance of
computer systems.
- Set up equipment for employee use,
performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems,
or appropriate software.
- Maintain records of daily data
communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or
installation activities.
- Read technical manuals, confer with
users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems
or to provide technical assistance and support.
- Confer with staff, users, and
management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
- Refer major hardware or software
problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
- Perform
other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Community
college program and 2-5 years of job related experience; or
- High
school diploma and 5-7 years of job related experience.
- Experience
with PC design, maintenance, implementation, and administration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong
Communication skills
- Knowledge
of PC systems and software
- Working
knowledge of network operating systems
Supervisory Responsibilities: