NSKN0251948-0000
2022-11-16T00:00:00
2022-11-08T00:00:00
The Niskayuna Central School District has an immediate opening and is now accepting applications for a Network and Systems Tech Specialist 1.0 FTE. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in a school district and involves the responsibility for installing and maintaining personal computers, local and wide area networks and the associated peripheral equipment. The incumbent must have experience supporting MacOS device hardware and leveraging JAMF management console. The incumbent has the responsibility for the identification and correction of network and system problems. The incumbent performs duties during normal business hours or during the night and weekends as required. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking professional. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: • Installs and maintains personal computers and networks, including all peripheral equipment; • Installs wiring and fiber optic cables; • Installs and configures file servers, print servers, communication servers, network switches, personal computers and printers (network and desktop); • Diagnoses computer and network problems on-site or by means of help desk staff with user telephone consultations; • Works with vendors to configure and troubleshoot routers, circuit problems, and various third-party software applications; • Upgrades computers and peripheral equipment; • Tests wiring; • Maintenance of various non-personal computer user interfaces; • Assists in the testing of new operating systems and software titles for interoperability and functionality with existing systems and software; • Attends seminars and technical education classes to keep abreast of current trends in information technology; • Performs related tasks as requiredQUALIFICATIONS: FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of modern personal computers and local and wide area networks; Working knowledge of installation procedures relating to personal computers, local and wide area networks, peripheral equipment and software; ability to install office computer systems and networks; ability to evaluate equipment configuration requirements; ability to diagnose computer system and network problems and assist in their resolution; ability to direct users in system and network use; ability to understand written material; ability to follow oral and written directions.A. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in management information systems, computer science, information resources management, information technology, or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of computer systems and networks; OR B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in the installation, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of computer systems and networksNOTE: Selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001. The Niskayuna Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Further, the District does not discriminate on the basis of religion or creed (including attire, clothing or facial hair worn as a form of religious observance), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, genetic status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal arrest or conviction record, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal nondiscrimination laws.
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