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Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Install, maintain and repair computer equipment, peripherals, and networks to prevent service interruption; instruct personnel in the operation of computers, peripherals, and related equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Install, maintain and repair PC and Macintosh computer equipment and related peripherals; review and prioritize work orders
• Install, configure and assist in the use of various operating systems and software applications; troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware related problems; re-install operating systems and other programs as needed
• Participate in the installation, configuration and maintenance of networks and related equipment; assist schools in the implementation of networks; install network hubs, wiring and; upgrade network hardware and software as needed; install hub and set up computers and peripheral equipment; utilize diagnostic testing software and equipment to identify causes of networking problems
• Provide user support and training to staff in the operation and care of assigned equipment and software including network access, internet usage, user accounts and data backup; assist schools with the selection and installation of software; create user accounts, unlock accounts, reset passwords and assist in other related activities; assist sites with prioritizing equipment and software needs
• Consult with vendors, service providers and technical support regarding purchase of parts, status of repairs and software and hardware related questions
• Make recommendations regarding the purchase of hardware and software products; evaluate software and hardware for potential use; prepare and process purchase orders
• Document and maintain network maps of assigned sites; document live and dead ports, connected devices, Ethernet cable lengths, network switch connections, and related information; create and manage local computer accounts for students and staff; document and publish account lists
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools; drive a vehicle to sites to conduct work
• Maintain inventory of computers and networking equipment; manage the database of systems/network equipment to maintain accurate inventory; maintain records and logs related to assigned activities
• Maintain current knowledge of technical advances in the field
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Computer hardware systems and software applications utilized by the District
Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of computer and network systems
Record-keeping techniques
Technical aspects of field of specialty
Oral and written communication skills
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
Inventory methods and practices
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
ABILITY TO:
Perform skilled work in the repair, maintenance and installation of a variety of PC and Macintosh computerized equipment and peripherals
Provide technical assistance to computer systems users
Troubleshoot and repair basic system malfunctions and maintain system operation
Research and recommend new system software and hardware
Make routine equipment adjustments and perform routine maintenance
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Prioritize and schedule work
Maintain records and prepare reports
Work cooperatively with others
Plan and organize work
Operate a vehicle to conduct work
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: two years of college-level course work in computer science, information technology or related field and two years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of computer and network systems, peripherals and related equipment
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand tools, computer keyboards and other assigned equipment
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Climbing ladders to reach ceiling cables
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 75 pounds
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Seeing to perform computer repair duties
HAZARDS:
Occasional working at heights
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.
The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.
All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street, Room 116
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: 510-486-9338
Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net
Closing Date/Time: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Berkeley Unified School District
Show moreAbout the District
Since the founding of the University of California, Berkeley in 1868 and the establishment of Berkeley’s first high school in 1879, Berkeley’s community has been proud to be a leader in public education. In 1968, the Berkeley Unified School District was the nation’s first school district to desegregate without a court order. What you should know about our District:
- Students are our priority.
- We take pride in our diversity.
- We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students.
- We treat each other with respect and act with integrity.
Berkeley Unified is responsible for educating more than 9,400 individual students in 11 public elementary schools, 3 middle schools, one comprehensive high school, and an alternative high school. In addition, the district has 3 preschool facilities and an Adult School serving several thousand students each year. With a tradition of excellence rooted in a vibrant community, Berkeley Unified alumni have become national and international leaders in business, civic society, politics, academia, sports and the arts. Students and staff in Berkeley Unified come from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, surrounded by one of the most intellectually and culturally rich regions in the United States.
The Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals of Berkeley Unified are encapsulated in the four E’s:
- Excellence
- Equity
- Engagement
- Enrichment
Excellence in Learning, in Teaching, and in Service to our Students and Families
Equity in Access, in Resource Allocation, and Educational Outcomes
Engagement with Parents, Guardians, Families, and Community
Enrichment in Curriculum with Music & the Arts, Libraries, Gardens & Nutrition, Science & Health, Physical Education & Sports
Parent and Community Involvement
The Vision for BUSD is one in which parents, family, and community are an integral part of each school. When parents and families get personally involved in education, their children do better in school and grow up to be more successful in life. This is why Berkeley has dedicated resources and specialized staff to support the home-school partnership and to give all parents/guardians access to understanding opportunities and services available for their children.Public Support
Over the past 25 years, the Berkeley Unified School District’s ability to provide well-rounded educational resources and opportunities to all students has been significantly boosted by the generous financial support of local taxes that augment the General Fund for specific purposes.Berkeley voters have overwhelmingly supported the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP), a special local tax first adopted in 1986 and renewed consistently since then, most recently as Measure A in 2006. (1986 to present)
Berkeley voters are as committed to the safety and modernization of school and district facilities as to the students and educational programs they house, most recently evidenced in the renewal of a maintenance special tax and a new facilities bond in 2010.
- Facilities Bonds (1992, Measure BB of 2002, Measure I of 2010)
- Maintenance Parcel Tax (Measure H of 2010)
Very Low Class Size
Berkeley Public schools have among the lowest class sizes in the state. While many school districts have exceeded 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, thanks to the BSEP tax measure Berkeley has maintained 20:1 since 1984. Grades 4 and 5 classrooms have average student-teacher ratios of 26-1, again much lower than the state average.- All Berkeley elementary schools have fewer students than the state average of 525 students — in fact, the Berkeley average is 375.
- The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in middle school is less than 28:1, and many math classes are 20:1.
- The average student-teacher ratio in academic classrooms in high schools is 28:1.
Because the Berkeley community recognizes that public education is the cornerstone of a productive, creative, and healthy society, all of our schools benefit from the generosity of monetary and in-kind donations. Visit our “Public Support” page to find out more about the generosity and commitment of our supporters and how the many different funding and volunteer organizations enhance each child’s education in the Berkeley Public Schools.
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