Technology Support Technician

Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Tech+ Division: Under direction of the assigned administrator, provide the SCCOE with microcomputer technology support, including installation, diagnosis, maintenance support and training; provide installation, diagnosis, maintenance and training support for the SCCOE's telecommunications, audio/visual and networking environments. Exercise no supervision over County Office staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
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Education: Completion of two years of college.
Experience: Two years of experience in an information technology environment involving microcomputers and telecommunication support. Additional technical experience of a similar nature may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the two years of college. Experience in on-sight installation, diagnosis, maintenance, training, and repairing of problems pertaining to all facets of microcomputer and data communications equipment. Experience in the installation and testing of network cabling systems, including: Ethernet and structured twisted pair cabling.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test.
If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor's Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.