Computer Lab Technician - HCHS

Computer Lab Technician – HCHS

Henderson County High School, Henderson, Kentucky

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.60 – $21.41 per hour

• Organize and operate the microcomputer laboratory for training and practical use.
• Schedule lab use and assist faculty and staff with equipment operation and applications software.
• Maintain in-service records and other databases required for computer projects.
• Provide lab support and informal/formal training to lab users and other school microcomputer users; assist with the creation and production of training materials.
• Adjust and maintain microcomputer equipment; identify equipment malfunction to assure proper maintenance and repair; troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• Provide user support in the lab and on the telephone to computer system users at district school sites.
• Maintain bid specifications for microcomputer hardware, peripherals and related software applications; coordinate the purchase and repair of computers and peripherals; assist district staff with evaluation of software.
• Maintain a hardware inventory and maintenance records for lab equipment; maintain laboratory usage statistics.
• Format, maintain and restore hard disk drives.
• Provide for lab security and maintain a clean, orderly laboratory environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Microcomputer operations and related information processing.
• Use of computer utility software.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Various word-processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Operating procedures and practices appropriate to an instructional computer laboratory.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Organize and operate the microcomputer laboratory for training and practical use.
• Schedule lab use and assist faculty and staff with equipment operation and applications software.
• Provide lab support and informal/formal training to lab users and other school microcomputer users.
• Operate, adjust and maintain computers and peripheral equipment.
• Assist staff and faculty in use of information processing equipment and familiarize users with applications software and utility programs.
• Organize and oversee computer laboratory operations.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records and generate reports.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate data processing procedures and requirements to users.
• Provide technical assistance to district computer systems users.

Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, demonstration of progress toward a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law, college-level coursework in computer-related technologies, or three years experience in the operation and maintenance of microcomputers and peripheral equipment.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check; conduct clearance; drug screening; physical and TB risk assessment.
• Position is 7.5 hours per day, 181 days.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.