Technical Specialist II

Cape Cod Community College
Barnstable, MA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Compensation
$58,991.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software Applications Desktop Computing Local Area Networks Topdesk Software Troubleshooting Information Technology

Job description

  1. Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and replace hardware and install software for computers.
  2. Assist in image deployment.
  3. Provide support for Help Desk, as needed.
  4. Work closely with other staff in Information Technology as part of a larger support effort for assistance to faculty and staff.
  5. Assist in inventory and disposal of hardware projects, as needed.
  6. Assist the Audiovisual Equipment Technician with A/V related work and act as back-up for this position, as needed.
  7. Provide Tier 2 support, technical assistance, and advice to clients and other users.
  8. Field telephone calls and email messages from clients who are seeking guidance on technical problems.
  9. Assess users’ issues and map out solutions to resolve those issues.
  10. Provide ongoing training for instructors and Help Desk staff in the use of computer software and hardware.
  11. Log and update tickets in Help Desk software.
  12. Attend training courses to maintain technical skills, as needed.
  13. Assist/support other members of the IT Department with their projects and responsibilities.
  14. Perform other duties, as assigned., COMPENSATION : $1134.45/week; 37.5 hours/week; Grade 16, Step I. AFSCME Unit Position that includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program. Candidates may qualify for placement above entry-level salary if currently employed in the state system. A copy of the full State specifications for Technical Specialist II is available at the Mass Department of Higher Education

Requirements

  1. Associate degree and/or Technical School Certification.
  2. Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
  3. Proficiency with latest Windows operating systems.
  4. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States., 1. Ability to train, schedule, and motivate others.
  5. Knowledge of desktop computer repair problems.
  6. Experience troubleshooting local area networks.
  7. Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people with all levels of information technology expertise in all employment classifications and organizational levels.
  8. Ability to clearly document problems and solutions.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

About the company

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today’s highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students’ education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future., Cape Cod Community College (4Cs), founded in 1961, delivers educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the residents of Cape Cod, the Canal Region, the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and the Greater Plymouth Area. 4Cs is the only comprehensive college on Cape Cod and offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science degrees and academic certificate programs in a wide variety of areas.

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