Technology Support Specialist
Pay : $22–24 / hour
Contract : 1 year with potential for permanent hire
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 7 : 30am–3 : 30pm
Experience : Minimum 2 years relevant work experience
Location : Kansas City, MO (Onsite only)
PURPOSE OF JOB : Serve as the primary Tier I technology support contact for the Department of Technology. This person will work at schools in the district and will support the IT needs of students and faculty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide proactive customer service to students and staff
- Support hardware, software, and web-based tools
- Train users on district technology resources
- Troubleshoot devices : laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, etc.
- Deploy and maintain operating systems and software
- Conduct inventory and preventative maintenance
- Assist with employee websites and tech orientation
- Collaborate with the Digital Learning Team
- Educate users on tech work order procedures
- Travel within district to support tech needs
- Participate in special technology projects
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Strong software and hardware troubleshooting skillsTroubleshoot devices : laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, etc.Deploy and maintain operating systems and softwareFamiliarity with warranty procedures and peripheral devicesExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to lift up to 40 lbs occasionallyValid driver’s license and personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed)Self-motivated and able to educate users effectivelyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Knowledge of ITIL and service management toolsExperience with large-scale deploymentsMicrosoft Windows certificationSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform basic physical tasks. Reasonable accommodations available.