Technical Assistant

Assists with the maintenance and repair of computers and related equipment in a networked environment; Accompanies technical personnel on field assignments to assist with manual work (i.e. moving equipment, pulling wires, putting ends on wires); Observes and learns basic aspects of computer installation and maintenance and network administration; Installs basic computer application software under the supervision of technical personnel; Attends training as needed to upgrade and update skills; May assist in computer office management procedures such as inventory, purchasing and shipping and receiving. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience involving maintenance and repair of computers or computer networking equipment. NOTE: Completion of thirty (30) credits* with a major in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field or possession of a professional IT certificate may be substituted for the required experience. Note: Your credits* must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your credits were awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at You must pay the required evaluation fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange-Ulster BOCES