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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: PC Technician
Department: Finance
Division: Information Technology Services
Supervisor: Information Technology Services Coordinator
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 25
Job Number: 2506
Job Summary
Installs, modifies and makes minor repairs to personal computer hardware, printer hardware
and software systems. Provides technical assistance to system users.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Inspects personal computer equipment and reads order sheet listing user requirements
to prepare equipment for delivery, maintains hardware inventory.
• Loads specified software packages such as operating systems, word processing or
spreadsheet programs into computer in support of information technology system
standards.
• Installs or assists service personnel in installation of hardware and peripheral
components such as monitors, keyboards, printers and disk drives on user's premises.
• Responds to client inquiries concerning systems operation.
• Analyzes and diagnoses system hardware, software and operator problems.
• Maintains and creates records descriptions according to established procedures.
• Maintains documentation, program listings, layouts and other records in support of
development, modification or problem resolving efforts.
• Assists with training efforts of new systems implementation, including documentation,
instruction and hands-on training of others.
• Maintains working knowledge of PC to server and server to PC interface.
• Coordinates activities with ITS Help Desk and other Information Technology System
groups.
• Accurately estimates effort required for assigned tasks, updates time and billing.
• Prioritizes tasks and communicates status to team members.
• Refers major hardware problems to senior staff or vendor service personnel for
correction.
• On occasion, may perform higher classified work for the purpose of training and
professional development.
• Places out of service equipment on government deals website.
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• Writes install procedures for software programs and/or updates and documents current
procedures.
• Moves items from different departments to Information Technology Systems and/or
Tower Place.
• Works with various software companies to ensure product works on City network.
• Participates in on-call rotation; checks commands nightly while in rotation.
• Researches new software for users to purchase.
• Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all
community members and coworkers.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in
computer or management information systems.
• Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related
experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Experience with virtual desktop infrastructure.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals, ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook) Adobe, McAfee Anti-virus and other relevant software.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in
an office setting with a controlled environment. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The job requires
sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant
social situations and significant work pace pressure.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director (4/2024)
and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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