Information Systems Support Technician

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508. 

The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

POSITION:  INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

HOURS/WEEKS:   8 hours/day, 52 weeks/year

PAY:   $29,000 annual

EFFECTIVE:    As soon as details can be arranged.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Work to support the use of technology in the schools
• Work with building-level personnel with the following tasks:
  • Troubleshooting hardware / networking problems
  • Installing software
  • Installing and configuring hardware
• Perform other technology-related duties as required
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds such as computers, monitors, and printers.

• Knowledge of operation of computers and printers in a school environment.
• Experience with various operating systems, applications, and peripherals.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly changin environment.
• Self-directed and flexible. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate Degree in Electronics with emphasis on computer systems.  Successful work experience repairing Apple and MacIntosh computers and computers using Windows 98/Windows XP operating environments, with knowledge of the operating environments, with knowledge of the operating systems.  General knowledge of the most common computer applications (i.e. WordPerfect, MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.) Successful work experience repairing peripheral equipment such as printers, keyboards, and monitors.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coordinators, and users.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to operate personal computers.  Ability to use hand tools.  Use of arms and hands for finger dexterity for operating such equipment.  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.  Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board of school trustee policies.  Must be self-motivated and disciplined to progress from one task to another without direct supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and staff, irregular or extended work hours.  The employee is responsible for safety, well-being, and work output of others.  Must be able to meet demands from several people.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The noise level in this position varies.  When visiting a building the noise level will be loud, in the office, quiet and at meetings, moderate.

APPLICATION PERIOD: Open until filled