Technician, Digital & Information Technology Lab (Part Time) Staff Pool

Houston Community College

23d

About The Position

Provides support to the COE-Digital & Information Technology (DIT) in running and maintaining instructional labs across district locations. Consistently supports DIT instructional lab standards, software, instructional licenses, curriculum alignment, inventory maintenance, as well as any other instructional technology activities as they relate to the COE-DIT and Workforce Technology integration across district.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year working with desktops, servers and instructional equipment required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Knowledge and skill in MS Office, Apple Programs & Ecosystems is required.
• Basic knowledge and skill with operating systems, hardware/software installation and troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel occasionally to other HCC locations.
• Must read, write, and speak English and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Subject to working nights, week-ends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• 1 year directly related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirement.
• Experience with hardware/software/networking installation & troubleshooting, and asset & inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and provide troubleshooting of instructional software in DIT labs following license requirements and standards for SCH, CE and corporate classes within deadlines;
• Maintain, follow, and support district-wide & cross-discipline instructional hardware and software needs aligned with school policies, security standards, and product requirements;
• Maintain lab standards by monitoring the exterior and interior of labs for anything out of policy and miscellaneous items, such as trash/debris, safety hazards, etc.;
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment inventory for assigned area(s);
• Assist with internal and external events as needed by the department, COE, and Workforce Technology initiatives across district;
• Keep abreast of current technology, learn new technology, and apply new skills effectively as needed by the COE and Workforce Technology related activities across district;
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization; and
• May have to relocate to a different campus and change assignments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees