Computer Support Technician

Computer Support Technician

Computer Support Technician job at City of Saratoga Springs NY. Saratoga Springs, NY.

This is a civil service position. For further consideration, please submit the City of Saratoga Springs application.

Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online under Civil Service, or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to request one be sent to you. Completed applications can be emailed in to , mailed in or dropped off to the office.

Please note:

This is NOT remote/work from home – this is in‑office employment.

Salary: 2024 $ 59,648 NYS Retirement;
Health, Dental, Vision Benefits;
Paid time off; CSEA Union;
Yearly increases.

Location: City of Saratoga Springs - City Hall.

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Data Processing, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, VM Ware or a related field and ONE (1) year full‑time paid experience involving the maintenance, installation of computer hardware and software and configuration of networks and/or VMWare.
• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Data Processing, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, VM Ware or a related field and THREE (3) years full‑time paid experience involving the maintenance, installation of computer hardware and software and configuration of networks, and/or VMWare.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and FIVE (5) years full‑time paid experience involving the maintenance, installation of computer hardware and software and configuration networks and/or VMWare.

• Certification of VMWare can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Certificate of Network Administration can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• APLUS Certificate can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

• If required to operate automotive equipment in the course of installation/testing/diagnostics or repair of the computer software and/or equipment installed within the City of Saratoga Springs’ vehicles, the employee must possess and maintain a current and valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Background check:
  Applicants will be required to undergo a State and National criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, and/or a polygraph test to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

This technical position involves responsibility for coordinating computer activities, services, and functions in the Department of Public Safety. The incumbent is responsible for providing a variety of staff support services, including equipment installation and maintenance of local and wide area networks. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Chief with direct supervision by the Microcomputer Systems Manager.

Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this position. The incumbent does related work as required.