Gallup-McKinley County Schools

2025-2026 SY - Network Hardware Technician


PayCompetitive
LocationGallup/New Mexico
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 4535
    • Position Type:
      Technology

    • Date Posted:
      5/19/2025

    • Location:
      Student Support Center

    • Closing Date:
      Open until filled

    • Perform preventative maintenance on workstations, printers, cameras, door access systems and networking components.
    • Perform work and provide guidance and direction in the proper analysis, design, configuration, and operation of computer information systems, including hardware, operating system software and end user applications.
    • Provides network assistance to users in the areas of network problem resolution, including network access, wireless access, and Internet access.
    • Educates staff on the intent of LAN/WAN system guidelines to users to promote their understanding and ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively; trains department users and provides technical assistance as needed.
    • Recommends quality or internal control standards: Resolves unusual and complex problems and issues regarding the effective design, development, maintenance and or enhancement of LAN/WAN systems.
    • Performs installation, servicing and aiming of security cameras, door access systems, and other peripheral security systems.
    • Must uphold the confidentiality of live footage and recordings through the security camera system.
    • Participates in the development of plans, policies, and procedures for carrying out technology and telecommunications operations.
    • Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
    • Basic principles, capabilities, and operations of computer systems.
    • Basic computer networking design and operations.
    • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
    • Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
    • Written communication techniques for report writing and preparing correspondence, policies and procedures.
    • NETWORK HARDWARE TECHNICIAN – TECHNOLOGY – CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
      Title: Network Hardware Technician
      Classification: Technology
      Department: Curriculum and Instruction
      Work Hours: 7.5 Hours per day – 37.5 hours per week
      Contract Length: 236 Days
      Salary: Indirect Salary Schedule ($56,397 - $67,934)

      NETWORK HARDWARE TECHNICIAN
      Summary
      Performs professional work of considerable difficulty to maintain, implement and enhance the District’s technology throughout the district in carrying out the District’s Strategic Plan.

      Distinguishing Characteristics

      Network Hardware Technician - Perform preventative maintenance on workstations, servers, printers, other devices, and networking components. Routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the job including the installation, configuration of district LAN/WAN systems. Duties include but are not limited to installation of LAN/WAN hardware and associated cabling; maintenance of District video security systems and electronic door access systems; and maintenance and installation of PBX and VOIP telephony systems.

      Network Hardware Technician is a 236-day position
      Supervision Received
      Network Hardware Technician
      Receives general supervision from the Network Coordinator / Security and Door Access Supervisor
      Essential Function Statements – Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
      1. Perform preventative maintenance on workstations, printers, cameras, door access systems and networking components.
      2. Perform work and provide guidance and direction in the proper analysis, design, configuration, and operation of computer information systems, including hardware, operating system software and end user applications.
      3. Provides network assistance to users in the areas of network problem resolution, including network access, wireless access, and Internet access.
      4. Educates staff on the intent of LAN/WAN system guidelines to users to promote their understanding and ensure systems operate efficiently and effectively; trains department users and provides technical assistance as needed.
      5. Recommends quality or internal control standards: Resolves unusual and complex problems and issues regarding the effective design, development, maintenance and or enhancement of LAN/WAN systems.
      6. Performs installation, servicing and aiming of security cameras, door access systems, and other peripheral security systems.
      7. Must uphold the confidentiality of live footage and recordings through the security camera system.
      8. Participates in the development of plans, policies, and procedures for carrying out technology and telecommunications operations.
      9. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
      Qualifications
      Network Hardware Technician
      Knowledge of:
      • Basic principles, capabilities, and operations of computer systems.
      • Basic computer networking design and operations.
      • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
      • Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
      • Written communication techniques for report writing and preparing correspondence, policies and procedures.
      Ability to:
      Learn to analyze and resolve system problems.
      Learn to apply and utilize network analysis principles, practices, theories, concepts, methods, and standards.
      Learn to prepare clear and concise reports.
      Maintain complete and accurate records.
      Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
      Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
      Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
      To be able to access systems while using a ladder.
      To terminate data network cables with RJ 45 or Keystone Cable ends.

      Experience and Training Guidelines
      Experience:
      Two years of professional level management information systems experience performing the full range of duties of analyzing, planning, and designing a management information system, is desirable.
      Education:
      It is desirable for applicants to have an equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer technology, or a related field.
      License or Certificate:
      Possession of or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

      Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Siting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.
      Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.
      Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated an able to complete job assignment without direct supervisions. After hour work may be required.

      Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

      All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF).

      All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.

      Provide the names of three references who complete written letters of reference within the last 12 months or who complete the electronic references through the Talent Ed system.

      All applicants should contact the Personnel Office to ensure their applications are complete.

      GMCS Employees: Current Transfer Request Form needs to be signed by supervisor and uploaded to your application.


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