Microcomputer Maintenance Technician

Position:
Microcomputer Maintenance Technician

Purpose:

This is a technical position responsible for preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of various types of microcomputer equipment. The incumbent diagnoses problems and repairs equipment such as motherboards, disk drives, keyboards, printers, modems, and other microcomputer peripherals. Work may also involve diagnosing and repairing computer terminals and microcomputer networks. The incumbent reports directly to, and works under general supervision of, the Director of Technology.

$18.50/hr. (negotiable based on experience)

• Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
• Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
• Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
• Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time

Full-time, 12‑month

Paid hours/day: 8

• Analyzes and verifies microcomputer and/or peripheral equipment malfunction using diagnostics and other repair procedures.
• Repairs malfunctions to the component level and verifies proper operation.
• Tests, cleans, and aligns disk drives, printers, and other microcomputer electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Uses electronic test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and digital multimeters.
• Tests and repairs various types of microcomputer modems and other telephone connecting equipment used with microcomputers.
• Sets up and demonstrates microcomputer equipment as required.
• Maintains records on microcomputer equipment parts inventory and repairs made.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic systems as applied to microcomputers, disk drives, microcomputer printers, computer terminals, and microcomputer peripherals; good knowledge of diagnostic procedures and equipment used in determining microcomputer machine malfunctions; working knowledge of the software packages commonly used by microcomputer equipment; ability to inspect, repair, test, and maintain microcomputer and peripheral equipment; ability to instruct others in the operation of microcomputer and peripheral equipment;

ability to keep and maintain simple records; good judgment, thoroughness, and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus one of the following:

• (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Electronic Technology, Microcomputer Repair, or related field with a minimum of 9 credit hours in digital electronics.
• (B) Two (2) years of paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent experience in maintenance and repair of microcomputers and related equipment.
• (C) Successful completion of a recognized course in microcomputer repair such as training courses offered by the military, microcomputer hardware vendors or consultants, or any other training course providing hands‑on microcomputer repair experience, plus one (1) year of experience as described in (B) above.

Applicants qualifying under option (A) or (C) must submit a transcript, certificate, diploma, or letter of confirmation in support of satisfactory program completion.