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Initial Review Date (IRD): 08-23-2021
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Position Summary
Under the general direction of the UCSC Silicon Valley IT Director, and with the support of staff, the Desktop Support Technician installs, maintains, and supports staff (PCE staff, UC Scout staff and teachers, and SBAC staff), and studio and lab computers, printers, peripherals, teleconferencing, and audio/visual equipment. In addition, this position performs analysis of requests for equipment and software used in classrooms and laboratories, and executes implementation within departmental guidelines.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Salary Information: $34.14 - $37.69 / Hourly. : Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
No. of Positions: 1
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full
Schedule Information: Full-time 100% weekly 40 hours weekly Tues - Sat Shift Includes Day, Evening, Weekend
Employee Classification: Career Appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: Silicon Valley, 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054
Receive, log, and perform analysis of requests for computer equipment, software, projectors, TVs, and other requirements for use in classrooms and laboratories.
Develop schedules and logs to ensure sufficient equipment is available and provide alternatives as needed, and maintain inventory of spares.
Work with Extension staff and instructors to ensure correct operation of courses supported by computer related classrooms. Perform quarterly assessment of lab and classroom required software (CERF) for instruction for the upcoming quarter. Install, set up, maintain and train end users on AV and teleconferencing equipment.
Prepare classrooms and laboratories with required computer equipment, printers and software, allowing sufficient time for testing by instructors or program assistants.
Utilize imaging tools and software to assist in preparing software for use.
Organize, develop, test, document, build and deploy the standard desktop, classroom and laboratory computer images.
Develop a plan for the systematic patching and re-imaging of classroom and laboratory desktop systems.
Build and maintain virtual classrooms/labs, and Windows, Linux and MAC operating systems as required for courses.
Perform periodic lab cleanups.
Implement cable management.
30% - Staff Support
Guide and participate in level one, and some level two (create accounts in AD, Zoom, Confluence, SIS etc.) responses to Help Desk contact, forwarding issues and requests to other teams as established in protocols.
Coordinate and collaborate with other Information Technology teams.
Facilitate problem determination and resolution activities for staff desktop issues following established protocols and policies.
Assist the IT Director and Systems Administrators in guiding the direction for desktop support and interaction with Programming Departments.
Understand and enforce published, staff desktop policies and procedures.
Facilitate projects to deploy computers and computer software and improve business processes.
Organize, develop, test, document, and deploy the standard desktop software image.
Maintain the process of re-imaging staff desktop systems, and keep them up to date.
15% - Administration Responsibilities
Patch Windows, MAC and Linux operating systems, perform password resets for user accounts, basic troubleshooting. Maintain software and equipment inventory, and licenses. Document IT related instructions and processes.
5% - Professional Duties
Train and keep up with changing technologies in the desktop support environment.
5% - Other duties as required
Duties/Responsibilities: As situations arise, the incumbent will perform a variety of tasks not listed above.
QUALIFICATIONS
Good technical and non-technical verbal communication skills. Ability to disseminate information to end-users and clients who have a wide range of computing skills in a cheerful and friendly manner.
Good technical and non-technical written communication skills.
Experience with Audio/Video teleconferencing systems, such as Zoom, Teams, and Jabber.
Experience in installing, deploying (imaging), testing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of software application and operating systems, including MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, browsers, email clients, Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems.
Ability to troubleshoot computer problems down to the component and motherboard level.
Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicting user requests under time pressure with frequent interruptions.
Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload with the pressure of competing deadlines while remaining flexible and professional.
Ability to illustrate a viewpoint and participate in collaborative, objective- driven teams.
Ability to act with customer/constituent orientation and be attentive and responsive to customer concerns. Ability to successfully understand and translate the needs of varied client constituencies into IT support requirements
Ability to learn new information, both technical and procedural.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team providing timely, high quality customer-focused services to the campus communities.
Basic knowledge of computer networking sufficient to install, test, and troubleshoot networked devices. Ability to create and accurately maintain equipment inventories.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Debian flavors of Linux.
Knowledge and experience in the development of documentation including installation check lists, pre- and post-installation documentation, instructions, troubleshooting procedures, and diagrams.
An understanding of project management techniques including the support of defined project activities and tasks.
Demonstrated aptitude with a variety of technical equipment including projectors, external storage devices, scanners, video-conferencing systems, including web cams, microphones, projectors, etc.
Special Conditions
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.
Ability to move equipment, furniture, and cartons weighing up to fifty pounds with or without accommodation.
SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.