Technology Support Technician

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Position:  Technology Support Technicians - Levels I and II

Location:

District

Pay Rate:  Level I: $27.85 per hour
Level II: $30.82 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time, 12-month position (260 contract days), 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, based upon district-approved calendar

Benefits Eligible:  Yes

Effective Date:  ASAP

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce two (2) openings for  Technology Support Technicians .

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

Communicate openly to build relationships and trust

Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed

Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth

Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment

Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning

Strive to be kind and reflective

Focus on the solution and put people first

Lead by example!

Job Summary
The Technology Support Technician is a member of DASD's Technology Division. This division is split into four separate teams:

Data & Applications

Network & Security

Systems & Support

Media & Educational Technology

As a key member of the Systems & Support team, this position is responsible for working with students and school district staff to deliver customer support services including installation, troubleshooting, user assistance, and training. Technology Support Technicians install, configure, and prepare desktops, laptops, tablets, software, printers, networks, and peripheral equipment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills, be a self-starter, be highly motivated, and have demonstrated proficiency and experience in the qualifications mentioned below. Additionally, this position will be flexible to step outside of their assigned duties and responsibilities to work on special projects to advance departmental and/or organizational goals. Strong attention to detail, adherence to policies and procedures, effective communication, thorough documentation skills are necessary for success.

Candidates' technical skills will be challenged in this dynamic environment, and there are opportunities for growth and professional advancement within the division. All applicants must have the ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Qualifications
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

Level I

Associate's Degree in Information Technology or related field of study or equivalent knowledge

Current CompTIA A+ certification must be obtained within 6 months after employment. Grandfathered certifications cannot be honored.

Vendor relevant certification(s) to be obtained within 1 month after employment, as necessary

Valid PA Driver's License

Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements

Employee must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Level II

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