Information Technology (IT) Support Technician

Information Technology (IT) Support Technician

North Orange County ROP

Anaheim, CA • On-site

$5.15K - $5.68K/mo

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Job Summary
The IT Support Technician plays a key role in delivering frontline technical support for classroom and instructional technology across more than 25 remote school sites. This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of desktop computers, mobile devices, smart devices, and classroom equipment. The technician ensures timely resolution of help desk tickets, provides direct support to instructional staff, and may participate in an on-call rotation to maintain service continuity. Occasional evening support may be required to accommodate classroom schedules and ensure uninterrupted instructional operations.
Requirements / Qualifications
  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following physical and mental requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, or operate computers and standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms from the waist to at or above shoulder level; bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp, squat, kneel, and twist to open file cabinet drawers, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds from ground, waist, and chest level; travel over uneven terrain that may include gravel, dirt, or stairs. Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and difficult office administrative problems; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with administrators, staff, teachers, partner district personnel, governmental agencies, and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The following work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of employees assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees in this position typically work in an office or school environment that is clean, generally hazard-free, has minimal and noise or temperature variations, and is moderately paced with moderate to high pressure. The employee may need to occasionally travel or work evenings and weekends to complete or participate in work-related assignments and events.
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT (Board Policy, 4030):
The Governing Board is determined to provide ROP employees, volunteers, and job applicants with a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment right under the law. This policy shall apply to all ROP employees and, to the extent required by law, to volunteers and job applicants.
No ROP employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, at any ROP site and/or activity.



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a IT Support Technician?

A: To succeed as an IT Support Technician, key technical skills include proficiency in operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), network protocols, and help desk software, as well as knowledge of hardware components and troubleshooting methodologies. Essential soft skills include strong communication and problem-solving abilities, patience and empathy when interacting with users, and adaptability in a fast-paced technical environment. By combining these technical and soft skills, IT Support Technicians can effectively resolve user issues, maintain system uptime, and contribute to a positive user experience, ultimately supporting their career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a IT Support Technician?

A: A typical career path for an IT Support Technician involves progression from entry-level roles such as Help Desk Technician or Junior Support Specialist, to mid-level positions like Technical Support Specialist or Senior Support Engineer, and ultimately to senior roles like IT Operations Manager or Technical Lead. Key opportunities for skill development and professional growth include certifications in areas like CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA, or ITIL, as well as experience with various operating systems, hardware, and software platforms. Long-term career prospects may lead to specialized roles like Cybersecurity Specialist, Cloud Engineer, or even a transition into management or leadership positions within IT departments.



North Orange County ROP job posting for a Information Technology (IT) Support Technician in Anaheim, CA with a salary of $5,152 to $5,682 Monthly with a map of Anaheim location.