Computer Technician

Date Posted: 10/15/2026 Location: *Shaker High School Closing Date: 10/29/2026 As a Computer Technician for the North Colonie School District, you will provide essential entry-level technical support to students and staff. You will ensure the smooth operation of instructional technology, focusing on hardware maintenance, software troubleshooting, and user training. Salary - $61,584 Core Responsibilities Technical Support: Troubleshoot and repair hardware (PCs, Chromebooks) and peripherals (printers, Touchpanels) for staff and students. Software Management: Install updates and/or resolve issues with Microsoft Windows OS, Google Apps Suite, and various educational software packages. Training & Assistance: Provide hands‑on guidance to help staff effectively use new software and technology in the classroom. System Maintenance: Perform routine hardware maintenance and assist with network installation projects. Inventory Control: Maintain accurate records of computer equipment and maintenance history. Key Qualifications Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with PCs, Chromebooks, and peripheral equipment. Problem Solving: Abillity to search for resolutions to routine software/hardware issues independently. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with educators and explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Soft Skills: High levels of initiative, dependability, and resourcefulness in a fast‑paced school environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Data Processing, Computer Science or closely related field and one (1) year experience in the installation / maintenance / repair of computer equipment and systems; OR, Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Electronic Data Processing, Computer Science or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the installation / maintenance / repair of computer equipment and systems; OR, Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in the installation / maintenance / repair of computer equipment and systems.

NOTES:

Successful completion of a three (3) credit semester hour course in college-level Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a closely-related field may be substituted for up to three (3) months of appropriate experience. Successful completion of a course of study offered by a technical training institute, college or corporate training program may be substituted for one (1) year of appropriate experience, if the following conditions are met: The course of training involves learning the fundamental aspects of Computer Programming, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications, LAN/WAN System Configuration or a similar course with technical emphasis on the operation of a connected computer system. The candidate provides an official description of the coursework and evidence that it was successfully completed. Following successful completion of six (6) months of probationary period/traineeship, individuals with permanent competitive class status as computer technician trainee mature to computer technician without further examination. Postings current as of 10/17/2026 2:59:14 AM CST. Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Colonie Central School District