Classified - Classified Positions - Other (Classified) Job Number 230####### Start Date Open Date 09/15/2023 Closing Date ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered hard to serve for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 21,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.LOCATION: Office of Shared AccountabilityDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSThis work involves responsibility for performing highly skilled technical work in the maintenance and repair of a telecommunications network system.Under the general supervision of a higher level administrator, an employee in this class isolates and repairs a failing element of a specific telecommunications unit of line. Employees are also responsible for monitoring the network for problems of response time and for the installation of the network equipment. The position also requires an employee to confer with vendor representatives, system programmers, and console operators. Supervision is typically not performed by an employee in this class. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIESMaintains, installs, and repairs electrical, telecommunication equipment and network component units such as modems, terminals, controllers, teleprinters and multiplexers.Monitors and controls the network for problems of response time and initiates necessary corrective action.Troubleshoots network component unit problems utilizing multimeters, oscilloscopes, data line monitors, breakout boxes and Halcyon line analyzers.Isolates problems to specific unit of line and makes board component repairs.Confers with users, technical staff and vender representatives to identify network problems, order replacement parts and supplies, and expedite repairs.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSThorough knowledge of the principles of electronic technology as applied to trouble shooting procedure and preventive maintenance.Good knowledge of the concepts, use and abilities of a computer system inclusive of telephone data line characteristics both dedicated and dial.Ability to judge facts and circumstances choosing correctly between several alternatives.Ability to relate well to both system users and technical people.Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPromotionalOne (1) year of permanent competitive class status in the title of Computer Equipment Maintenance Specialist.Open CompetitiveOne (1) year of full time work experience or its part time equivalent in the field of electronic telecommunication systems repair or maintenance.NOTE:Successful completion of training in Electronics, Electronic Technology or a closely related field at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or technical or trade school may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.WORKING HOURS:This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position is full-time.SALARY/COMPENSATION:The current starting salary for this position is $31.27 per hour per the Unit 6 contractual agreement.QUALIFICATIONS:
- To be considered, all candidates must be on the current Onondaga County Civil Service eligibility list for this title OR currently working in this title.
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $101.75 to the candidate.
- City Residents are encouraged to apply!
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