Job Description

• Offers general consultations for people who are working or studying in the lab.
• Provides instruction to all lab users on proper use of all equipment.
• Consults supervisors on more difficult issues.
• Ensures that computer lab equipment is being cared for properly by users.
• Monitors files and programs that are downloaded on to the computers to make sure spyware, malware and other dangerous programs are not downloaded.
• Diagnoses hardware problems and fixes them or contacts the appropriate engineer to correct the problem.
• Conducts regular maintenance on the computers in the lab.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, places orders and records of maintenance activities.
• Performs regular software backups.
• Sets up and shuts down the lab according to work hours.
• Guides lab users to safety in the event of a fire or other emergency.

NOTE: Male candidates are preferred. 

Job Specification

• Knowledge of computer systems, hardware and various types of software.
• Must have knowledge of hardware, software, basic networking and data backup.
• Knowledge of how to operate, maintain and care for printers, projectors, scanners, speakers and other equipment used in conjunction with computers.
• Knowledge of tests that must be performed on computers to maintain optimal function.
• Must have strong organizational skills as well as effective time management abilities.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills.