Microcomputer Maintenance Technician

Microcomputer Maintenance Technician – Job  – Gates Chili Central School District

Gates Chili CSD

June 26, 2026

Microcomputer Maintenance Technician

This technical position is 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 peripherals. Work may also involve diagnosing and repairing computer terminals and microcomputer networks. The incumbent reports directly to the Director of Technology and works under general supervision.

$18.50 per hour, negotiable based on experience.

• Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance – qualifies for district contribution.
• Paid Personal Time – qualifies.
• Paid Sick Time – qualifies.
• Paid Vacation Time – qualifies.
• 8 paid hours per day, full‑time or part‑time options.
• 10‑month (works‑student calendar) or 12‑month schedule.

• Analyzes and verifies microcomputer and/or peripheral equipment malfunction using diagnostics and 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.

Education: 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 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.

Thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic systems as applied to microcomputers, disk drives, microcomputer printers, computer terminals and peripherals; good knowledge of diagnostic procedures and equipment; working knowledge of software packages commonly used by microcomputer equipment; ability to inspect, repair, test and maintain equipment; ability to instruct others; ability to keep simple records; good judgment, thoroughness and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.