System Technician Job Description
System technician
provides technical support to end-users and install both hardware and software including operating systems, office applications, and computer hardware.
System Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective system technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included system technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Sets up, assembles, installs, configures, reconfigures, modifies, moves and/or relocates hardware/software at client site for regular or special function use
Hardware and software maintenance of desktop and laptop PCs, application installation and troubleshooting
Update operational run books for applications, databases, systems, and networks
May troubleshoot related communications problems, , in a LAN environment, applying knowledge of wiring, standard cable connections and wire closets/MAUs
Trading floor support
Occasional datacenter work
Maintain Ticket Vending Machines & Ticket Operator Machines on a Monthly & Quarterly basis or as needed to include
Carry out maintenance and operational tasks on Company equipment as instructed by the Lay System Shift
Supervisor and as required by Company and manufacturers’ procedures and manuals
Responsible for the initial triage and determination of system faults and performance issues
System Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for System Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NICET, HAZWOPER, BICSI, II, CCNA, FDA, MCSA, MCP, VCP, ESX
Education for System Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the system technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Associates, Technical, Education, Electronic Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science, Graduate, Technology, Electrical Engineering
Skills for System Technician
Desired skills for system technician include:
PLC
Applications
Components
Computer hardware
Office 365
Software
HVAC systems
Basic understanding of programmable controllers
Blueprints
Company forms by work requirements
Desired experience for system technician includes:
10 + years’ experience supporting and maintaining mainframe environments
ZOS system programming knowledge required to ensure optimal system performance
Knowledge Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) procedures and processes is preferred
Installs of hardware
Need a strong understanding of Windows operating systems, experience with all Microsoft Office products outlook e-mail, and other related duties as assigned
Minimum 2-year degree or High School Diploma and equivalent work experience
System Technician Examples
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System Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a system technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for system technician
- Maintains inventory control for all hardware/software
- Analyze, evaluate and resolve software and hardware problems quickly
- Perform installation of hardware and software on various platforms
- Install hardware and software application on a myriad of computer devices
- Review system design packages (to include wiring diagrams and function layouts) and create custom template files which represent the blueprint of the as-built system
- Coordinate with various external teams to gather data in order to create the necessary template files
- Be willing to meet pre-determined deadlines and shift course quickly upon government re-prioritization
- Ideal candidate is a Junior Engineer with Network experience
- Train users and manage end-user support cases
- Act as a liason with corporate to receive and implement projects and system changes
Qualifications for system technician
- Additional certifications and training applicable to the Service Desk function desired
- 3-5 years IT Help Desk experience required (must provide references)
- 2-3 years technical support, computer related (data entry/data analysis) or Help Desk
- Ability to work nights, Week-ends &/or Holidays
- Military or Technical training or equivalent work experience in the Field of Computer Science and electronics
- Minimum of five (5) years hand-on experience working with Combat System Alignments on all classes of Navy and Coast Guard ships and submarines
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of system technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for system technician
- Support systems/hardware in the plant, including servers, workstations, networks, printers, audio/video, and more
- DICOM server/PACs archiving system maintenance
- Equipment/parts ordering
- Equipment inventory - maintain a database of equipment, DHRs, Manage equipment check in/out process
- Sets up and checks on semi-routine experiments and tests according to pre-arranged procedures
- Responsible for work related to repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and efficiency improvement associated with electrical and instrumental devices and systems and an understanding of mechanical systems and function
- This work may also include equipment and process improvement, design and installation activities, programming associated with control systems
- Adhere to requirements for Good Manufacturing Practice as specified by the Food and Drug Administration as related to the job of Systems Technician
- Maintain clean and orderly work stations
- Order and maintain spare parts for assigned equipment responsibilities
Qualifications for system technician
- Experience with and understanding of NAVSEA AEGIS Weapons System Alignment Adaptation Data standard operating procedures
- Ability to use and maintain star references, theodolites, API and FARO lasers, precision scales, and other equipment used to acquire measure and verify all manner of shore and shipboard reference points and lines
- Experience with NMCI computer programs to input data and process reports
- Demonstrated advanced capability with data acquisition equipment
- Position will require the ability to pass and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and obtain a Common Access Card
- Experience gained at a PHD, MOTU, FTSC, MARMC, or an RMC is a plus
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of system technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for system technician
- Research equipment and parts required and initiate purchase requests
- Documentation of preventative, predictive, and planned maintenance activities
- Coordinate with vendors on basic facility issues
- Assigning and booking training Troubleshooting and performing diagnostic investigations
- Work environment consists of UNIX workstations and PC's connected through a lab network
- Work with departments on adding requested items into the database.Research product information, contract, pricing and packaging.Add item information accurately into PMM database
- Making corrections and updates to the PMM database as requested
- Maintain par forms and inventory locations.Work with suppliers and departments to insure that custom requisitions and par forms reflect available products, switching out prime and substitute items as availability dictates
- Create utilization reports for Purchasing Managers
- Process Non Auto PO’s and makes corrections as necessary
Qualifications for system technician
- Ability to function in various alignment team roles such as instrument man, team leader, report writer, data recorder, data base entry and Analog/Digital Inclination Data System operator
- Willing to travel 100% of his/her time within defined geographical area
- Occasional travel for training in Europe
- Possess, or be able to obtain, a U.S. passport, in addition to, a U.S. and International driver’s licenses
- Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, climb, and lift/carry a minimum of 50 pounds
- Five years’ experience performing maintenance and repair on highly complex equipment and systems, of which 3 year is directly related to the systems listed above
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Our growing company is hiring for a system technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for system technician
- Responsible for restoring and maintaining systems configuration
- Prepare activity and progress reports regarding support activities
- Respond, investigate, and correct problems
- Responsible for backing up and restoring profiles manually and automatically
- Must be able to install/troubleshoot network and local printers
- Working to agreed SLA's in order to install and resolve customer issues in a timely manner
- Responsible for re-installing commercial and government off-the-shelf products (COTS and GOTS)
- Must be able to backup an outlook profile and restore mailboxes, calendars and .pst (personal folders) files
- Also performs same functions for peripheral devices such as scanners and printers
- Provide system administration monitoring and support for all Kofax queues ensuring timely and accurate flow of invoices and exceptions
Qualifications for system technician
- NAVSEA senior level qualification/certification in Combat Systems Alignment or nearing completion of qualification/certification
- U.S. military service veteran or experience working with the U.S. military and interfacing directly with uniformed military personnel, understanding military protocol and Chain of Command
- 3+ years of experience with system administration, setup, and sustainment support of deployable C2 programs, including DJC2 or other deployable programs of a similar level and scope
- CompTIA Security+, MCSE, or MCSA Certifications
- Experience with recording solution sets in the Remedy knowledge base
- Degree in the field of Information Technologies
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of system technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for system technician
- This position ensures that appropriate compliance maintenance activities, applications, policies, and associated documentation are managed and maintained in support of ETFO's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Protective Relay and Control (PRC) programs
- Maintenance activities include instruction/guidance in routine cleaning, calibration and functional operational testing of all primary electro-mechanical and microprocessor protection applications
- Provide system administration support of other MBS solutions and processes including Ariba, Concur, Winshuttle and Blackline
- Support process improvement efforts in the MBS organization to improve controls and streamline process design
- Support projects related to system process optimization and other performance enhancement initiatives
- Coordinate, test and assist in the deployment of new functions and features
- Support system reporting, training and communication on Kofax, Ariba, Concur, Winshuttle, Blackline other integrated/functional systems
- Assist employees and vendors by sharing technical and process knowledge
- Update the MBS website as requested by MBS leadership and/or the Finance System Admin
- Other miscellaneous projects and job duties as assigned
Qualifications for system technician
- Entry level knowledge of event management systems and other industry standard NOC tools
- Practical hands on scripting experience
- Basic Linux and vi (or other editor) skills required
- General understanding of networks (to include subnetting)
- Understanding of Datacenter Networks
- Work will take incumbent into all areas of facility