Part-Time PC Technician II

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it 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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-Process Technology Center

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 as process technologists/operators 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.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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• 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

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC…