Building Technical Duties

Below are recommended technical duties that are expected of a building technician. Other duties may be expected based on situations.

  Computer Setup

 
• Set up new computer, plug it in and set up purchased applications and accessories.
 
• Create necessary accounts on computer.
 
• Transfer any files from old computer to new computer.
 
• Setup printer(s).
 
• Install district email client and setup up email account if necessary.
 
• Connect peripherals such as LCD projectors. scanners, digital camera and other instructional tools.
 
• Install and configure any purchased software on computers.

Technology Maintenance

   
• Run System updates when appropriate.
   
• Verify anti-virus software is installed and properly configured
   
• Assist users with backup of their documents, if needed.
   
• Troubleshoot system problems using necessary tools and methodologies.
   
• Work with district staff to create and maintain student and staff file services.
   
• Keep track of purchased software and hardware with district provided tools.
   
• Re-install operating system and applications using district approved tools when necessary.
   
• Diagnose Network connectivity issues and work with the district to resolve issues.
   
• Diagnose and repair issues with printers, LCD projectors, peripherals using district resources.       
     
   
• Printer setup: Install printer drivers and IP address printing.
   
• Initiate warranty or out of warranty repair on district technology.
   
• Handle disposal of unwanted technology.
 

Have familiarity with the following applications or systems

   
• District training resources and opportunities for staff on approved applications.
   
• District approved Macintosh and Windows Operating Systems.
   
• Email: Lotus Notes Client install and Lotus Notes Web access.
   
• Internet Browsers.
   
• District approved approved instructional applications.
   
• Nutrition Services system.
   
• Elementary Summary Reports:  Install, configure, customize, and backup.
   
• Student Email basics:  Password Lookup, login, servers, and attachments.
   
• Campus Basics:  login, gradebook, reports, lesson planner, attendance, address label exports.
   
• Mail Merge:  File Maker Pro, Microsoft Word, (template student letter, address labels)
   
• Parent Messaging systems, phone and web.
   
• Video Retrieval System:  phone or web system.
   
• Electronic Bulletin Boards.
   
• Administrative systems such as FMS, iProcurement and Peoplesoft.
   
• Website basics:  District CMS, create sections, items, lists, accounts, links, resources.
   
• Online Learning Resources:  United Streaming, Atomic Learning, library catalog, online databases, etc.
   
• Locate Tech Resources  TechTalk, Computer Trader, FAQ, Software Downloads, SIS help, TechHelp.
   
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