CLASS TITLE: COMPUTER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANBASIC FUNCTION: Perform a variety of skilled and technical duties related to the installation, repair, alteration and maintenance of microcomputers, computers, printers and other peripheral equipment; train District personnel in use of microcomputers and related software operation.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Perform a variety of skilled and technical duties related to the installation, repair, alteration and maintenance of microcomputers, computers, printers and other peripheral equipment; schedule repairs or installations.
- Develop and conduct one-on-one and group training of District personnel in use of microcomputers and related software.
- Inspect, isolate and diagnose system malfunctions and determine appropriate repair procedures; replace defective parts and restore to proper operation of equipment; analyze and resolve general software malfunctions.
- Develop and maintain cable location diagrams for local area networks, device sharing and computer terminals.
- Install microcomputer hardware systems and software, including upgrades and enhancements.
- Perform preventive maintenance on printers including cleaning, lubricating, adjusting mechanical parts and checking cables and connectors as necessary; dust circuit boards and disk drives.
- Install mainframe equipment including terminals, printers and modems; determine appropriate location for installation; install cables and connect devices and test device for proper operation.
- Maintain and repair data terminals and a variety of data communications equipment, including multiplexer equipment, span equipment, modems and interfacing equipment.
- Move equipment to new locations as requested; reroute and install communication cables for new location; test system to assure proper operation.
- Perform component level equipment repair; remove defective components and replace and initiate test procedures according to established procedures; locate and request replacement components.
- Operate multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal injectors, and digital logic probes to test circuiting by signal injection method; operate hand tools, protocol analyzers, floppy disk analyzer, diagnostic software, soldering iron and cable testing equipment.
- Communicate with a variety of departments regarding the repair and installation of computer equipment; communicate with vendors and manufacturers regarding parts, pricing, purchases and product information to find best source of supply.
- Provide assistance, information and technical expertise to faculty, administrators and students regarding the safe and proper operation, care and maintenance of computerized equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - continued:
- Maintain records of computer and network repairs, materials used, moving and installation activities and work orders; maintain records of maintenance supplies used; maintain an adequate spare parts inventory.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Computerized and electronic equipment including microcomputers, computer terminals, peripherals and other data communication equipment.
- Methods, equipment and tools used in the skilled repair and servicing of computer equipment.
- Electronic and electrical theory and practices.
- Analog and digital communications equipment and maintenance techniques.
- Safety practices and precautions used in working with computer equipment.
- Operation of a variety of testing equipment, hand and power tools and measuring instruments.
- Basic DOS commands and computer operations.
- Technical aspects of the computer field.
- Diagnostic techniques and procedures used in computer and electronics repair.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
- Perform a variety of skilled and technical duties related to the installation, repair, alteration and maintenance of microcomputers, computers, printers, modems, multiplexers, span equipment and other data communications equipment.
- Install computers and related equipment at District sites.
- Operate electronic measuring instruments, testing equipment and tools in a safe and proper manner.
- Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
- Read, interpret and implement technical service manuals and schematic diagrams to repair assigned computer and peripheral equipment.
- Plan and lay out installation and repair work including estimating labor and material costs.
- Maintain records related to work performed.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Lift heavy objects.
- Install projection equipment, use power tools, install and terminate network cabling, install IP phones, install IP cameras, travel to different sites for technology support.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: two years college-level course work in electronics and two years increasingly responsible experience repairing and servicing computer terminals, microcomputers and data communications equipment.