{"id":5526,"date":"2024-03-26T16:23:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T23:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=5526"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T23:10:57","slug":"computer-support-technician-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/classified-staff\/computer-support-technician-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Support Technician 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>17939 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)<br \/>\n22462 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASS SERIES CONCEPT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The primary function is to provide technical support in the day-to-day operations of microcomputers, terminals, workstations, and other related computing resources in departments and\/or labs.<\/p>\n<p>This series concentrates on how to use packaged application software such as use of software features, explaining menu options, file recovery and directory maintenance, and how to use the hardware components such as printers, computers, and other peripherals, and solving simple to routine problems such as log-on errors, cable checking and replacement, board swapping, resolving incorrect software-to-hardware configurations, and performing basic diagnostic routines to determine hardware and software problems.<\/p>\n<p>This series differs from other related computing series in that application design, analysis, development, programming, hardware repair, systems and technology consulting, and planning are not primary functions of this series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assist computer users in the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and use of computer hardware and software packages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under general supervision, assist users in problem solving and assist in implementing and maintaining microcomputer applications in stand-alone or small local area network environments. 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