Network Technician (2G)

Position: Network Technician (2G)
Reports to: Director of IT & Operations
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
Status: Classified
Contract Days: 260

Description: Garfield Heights City Schools is seeking a knowledgeable and dependable Network Technician to support and maintain the district's technology systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, the ability to troubleshoot and resolve network and hardware issues, and a commitment to supporting both instructional and operational technology needs.

In this role, you will install, configure, and repair devices such as computers, Chromebooks, and network equipment, while also supporting systems including security, communication, and classroom technology. You will assist with inventory management, preventative maintenance, and coordination with vendors, while providing responsive technical support to staff across multiple buildings.

The Network Technician will work collaboratively with the technology team and district staff, maintain accurate records, and ensure all technology resources are functioning efficiently to support student learning and daily operations.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

Ensure safety of students
Diagnose and repair technology equipment and all other network related equipment within cost effective standards
Support district systems including, but not limited to, security, video, copiers, digital signage, public address systems, auditorium equipment, food service point of sale, projectors and any other new technologies.
Assist contracted vendors when they are on-site to install, repair or maintain network equipment.
Represent the district in working with outside experts, service providers and other professionals, including serving as a liaison for technology issues
Install computers, printers, and peripherals and software
Maintain an inventory of district-owned hardware, software and related equipment and materials, configurations, and other network records
Setup Chromebooks, maintain inventory, and repair devices.
Assist in staff professional development
Maintain required repair records, reports, and correspondence in a timely manner
Maintain computer parts inventories, configurations, and other network records
Install cabling and network equipment
Coordinate the distribution of various technologyin the schools
Assist to establish and implement a preventative maintenance program
Assist in the district's network using hardware and diagnostic software
Communicate and work cooperatively with the Director of Technology, all technology staff and all building level administrators
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Assist in troubleshooting network and user account issues
Promote good public relations
Ability to work independently
Attend meetings, workshops and in-services as required

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to move from school to school and from room to room to interact with staff, as well as, remain in fixed location for a period of time
Suited for situations that require the ability to plan ahead, yet remain flexible enough to adapt to new situations or react to emergencies
Suited for situations that require the ability to interact to and interact well with other people, especially the district technology staff, but also the ability to work alone
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral methods
Assist in the participation of the development of policies and procedures relating to technology
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Provide training as requested
Serve as a role model for students
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology or designee
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

About You:

• Two years related experience with technology
• College Degree or Technical Training required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Extensive knowledge of computer networks
• Budgeting skills
• Extensive, up-to-date knowledge of computer-related technology and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral methods
• Wide Area Network (WAN) understanding and experience preferred
  
  

About Our District:

The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first ring communities of Northeast Ohio. Our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three Kindergarten through Grade 5 schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also provides an award-winning Preschool program to educate the youngest students in our community at William Foster Elementary. All those who seek academic, co-curricular, student leadership, diversity, and community engagement success, can find these things and more in the Garfield Heights City Schools.

As a product of our community-based strategic planning process completed in 2021, our district's mission is: As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is: to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.

Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.

To Apply: On-line