Hardware/Software Technician (Part-time) - Staff Pool

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene. 
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.  

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. 

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

SUMMARY

Install and repair personal computer hardware.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Install, modify, troubleshoot and repair personal computer hardware and software;
2. Perform routine maintenance to ensure good operating conditions;
3. Communicate with users to detect possible problems;
4. Assist in the evaluation of new equipment to be supported by the Technical Support area;
5. Maintain inventory to ensure maintenance and repair of computers;
6. Maintain up-to-date virus protection;
7. Perform regular hard drive clean up and maintenance;
8. Maintain files for software documentation; and
9. Research and test new software packages.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully