Part-Time PC Technician II

Commitment to Mission

This job carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. The LSC-Kingwood Process Technology program prepares graduates for entry-level careers in the petrochemical, plastics, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals industries.

Students are trained at the state of the art LSC-Process Technology Center which opened in spring 2018. Location address is 14001 Lockwood Rd., Houston, TX 77044.

The Part‑Time PC Technician II supports and maintains computer systems, desktops, and peripherals. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware and equipment while ensuring optimal workstation performance. The Technician II troubleshoots problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion and provides end‑user training and assistance where required.

• Work with end users to identify and deliver required PC services
• Act as a liaison and provide training and support to end users and staff on computer operations and other issues
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot level I & II end‑user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices, and networking hardware products
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot associated end‑user workstation software and networking software products
• Perform on‑site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of semi‑complex PC problems for a variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective hardware solutions, including off‑site repair as needed
• Receive and respond to incoming calls, texts and/or e‑mails regarding PC and/or hardware problems
• Help maintain an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, and other peripheral equipment
• Document instances of hardware failure, repair, installation, and removal
• Construct, install and test customized configurations based on various platforms and operating systems
• Perform PC hardware and peripheral equipment improvements, upgrades, and repairs
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of hardware and equipment contracts
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

• Excellent technical knowledge of network and PC hardware
• Detailed understanding of Windows, Mac, and Unix operating systems and/or AV systems as required
• Ability to operate tools, components and peripheral accessories
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation and OEM guides
• Background of strong customer service orientation
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self‑motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail
• Skilled at explaining technical subjects to non‑technical as well as technical customers
• Has expertise in principles and concepts underlying an area of IT
• Current and proficient in any new concepts or practices in own IT discipline, and applies that knowledge to the current work
• Has in‑depth understanding of the different aspects of the College's purpose and operations (academic, research, administrative)
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment
• Has some awareness of external trends and best practices
• Demonstrates flexibility and discretion in negotiations with customers and/or colleagues
• Ability to seek opportunities and set some goals for own development
• Ability to follow team and OTS procedures, but regularly evaluates those procedures
• Ability to know and follow standard operating procedures

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