Network Technician in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Tulsa Public Schools

Full Job Description:Network Technician

Salary Grade:Hourly 16 |H-16

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review theSalary Schedulefor the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Network Technician provides technical expertise in support of theInformation Technology (IT) infrastructure, systems, and services for Tulsa Public Schools. Therole installs and maintains network hardware, software, and cabling infrastructure andcompletes assigned work orders at district and non-district sites.As a member of the Network Engineering Support Team, the Network Technician supportsexisting IT systems in meeting performance targets, coordinates with district technologyvendors, and provides after-hours support for essential network equipment to maintain reliable
network service across district sites.

Key Functions:
Network hardware and software installation and maintenance
Network cabling infrastructure installation and maintenance
Work order completion and technical troubleshooting
Process and repair documentation
State testing standards and operations support
After-hours support for essential network equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience with TIA cabling standards and procedures (Cat 6/6a,Fiber)
Three (3) years of CCNA, Microsoft server, or related experience, such as cable pulling,switch configuration, wireless access point configuration, or VoIP configuration
Three (3) years of VoIP hardware and software configuration experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications:
CompTIA Network+ (N+) certification, required at the time of hire
Valid Oklahoma driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to communicate effectively, calmly, and patiently with both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to quickly respond to events in a fast-paced environment and manage problemescalation when required
Ability to create extensive spreadsheets for department projects
Ability to remain open to change and apply critical thinking while developing solutionsbased on new guidelines, methods, techniques, and technologies
Ability to build buy-in from individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds fornew ideas and approaches
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.