IT Assistant/ Technician Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 22 June 2023
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Heritage International School
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| Heritage International School |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
Nature and Scope
To strategically support the development and maintenance of ICT systems and infrastructure, including the deployment of the School ICT resources.
1. Personal Qualities
• Model a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and Bible-based Christian living
• Maintain personal devotional and prayer life
• Demonstrates a respect for diversity of culture, religion, and different Christian traditions
• Demonstrates an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ
• Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to minister at Heritage International School
• Member of a Christian Church, either locally or abroad
• Seek to inspire others to Christian commitment, faith, and living
• Contribute toward and maintains a positive Christian spiritual environment
• Exhibit characteristics of being a life-long learner
• Maintain a positive academic environment focused on growth and excellence
• Consistently maintain ethical and moral personal and professional standards
• Consistently demonstrate a knowledge, and a love for a positive learning environment
• Consistently use strategies that empower and motivate the students at school
• Follow the Matthew 18:15-20 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration
• Honest and trustworthy
• Respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexible
1. Professional Qualifications
• Possess a minimum of a degree in Computer Science and/or IT certification from a good university
• Possess Certification in networking skills (CISCO) and Hardware maintenance (A+)
• Possess certification in Microsoft systems administration (MSSE)
• Show evidence of recent professional growth
• Give evidence of previous successful IT support experience
• learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities related to the IT of each department at HIS.
• Demonstrate a life congruent with our Statement of Faith of Heritage International School
• Previous travel and/or IT administrative experience preferred.
1. Experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with an IT company or in a similar capacity and environment
The candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
• Computer hardware and software systems and programs.
• Computer networks, network administration and network installation.
• Computer troubleshooting.
• Computer viruses and security.
• E-mail and internet programs.
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:
• Ability to install and administer computer hardware, software and networks.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting spreadsheet, word-processing, graphics and website development programs at a highly proficient level.
1. Major Responsibilities and Duties
The IT Assistant/ technician will need to have a wide knowledge of operating systems, IP networking, hardware and software.
Should be able to explain problems and solutions clearly to non-technical users.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Ensuring the Heritage has current hardware /software, and equipment is in good working condition.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system
• Be familiar with all hardware and software
• Be familiar with network operating system
• Provide orientation to new users of existing technology
• Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
• Train staff about new and potential use
• Provide individual training and support on request
• Provide recommendations about accessing information and support
• Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
• Monitor and maintain technologies
• Troubleshoot all technology issues
• Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
• Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
• Research current and potential resources and services
• Provide network access to all staff and students
• Install workstations
• Connect and set up hardware
• Load all required software
• Provide network accounts and passwords as required
• Monitor security of all technology
• Install and maintain passwords
• Input and maintain IP addresses
• Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status
• Ensure installation of lock out programs
• Identify and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate
• Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before disposal
• Electrical Department tasks:
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replacing damaged or broken wires and cables, using hand tools.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as MACHINE REPAIR and MAINTENANCE
Application procedure
Interested applicants Click here to apply
Posting Date: 2023-06-11
