SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS AIDE 1846

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs work of an elementary technical nature that involves the operation, servicing and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic media equipment and software, computerized systems and other office electronic equipment in a school district. The incumbent will be assigned duties that can be readily learned on the job. Direct supervision is received from a technical supervisor through periodic conferences and inspections of completed work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Prepares back-up copies on non-copyright programs, DVDs, CDs, cassettes and tapes;

Delivers, sets up and operates multi-media equipment and materials for presentations, lectures and classes;

Assists in setting up computer systems and software and tests accordingly;

Threads and operates video tape recorders;

Operates television consoles, monitors and projection equipment;

Inspects and repairs motion picture films;

Assists in performing minor preventive maintenance work and troubleshooting of equipment and software;

Runs diagnostics on defective equipment;

Prepares and mounts overhead transparencies;

Maintains records of licensing rights for copyright and licensed software;

Prepares and updates inventory list of microcomputers and audio-visual equipment;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to learn the operation of microcomputer and audiovisual equipment; ability to learn the applicable safety rules for handling electronic equipment; ability to learn the techniques of semi skilled technical work; ability to lift and transport heavy audiovisual and microcomputer components; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to identify and classify supplies and equipment; ability to maintain records; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Competitive

Either

a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma plus one (1) year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of audiovisual, multi-media, computer or electronic office equipment; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma plus thirty (30) credits from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, including at least six (6) credits in Office Technology, Computer Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Technology or a related field; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

NOTE: A certificate from a vocational program in Office Technology, Computer Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Technology or a related field may be substituted for the one (1) year of experience. Candidates must have graduated from high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma.

R03/06/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive