Payroll Title:
COMPUTER RESC SPEC 2 Department:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS Hiring Pay Scale
$33.48 - $38.42 / Hour Worksite:
Campus Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
TX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Variable, 8 hrs/day, Variable
#140128 Instructional Computing & Classroom Support TechFiling Deadline: Mon 7/6/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONJoin a dynamic team at the University of California San Diego helping power the technology behind teaching and learning for thousands of students, faculty, and researchers every day. As an Instructional Computing & Classroom Support Technician, you will work hands on with cutting edge classroom AV systems, enterprise computing hardware, wireless access technologies, and modern networking infrastructure to deliver seamless technology experiences across campus. You will help deploy and support instructional technology, troubleshoot high impact classroom and lab systems, and contribute to exciting technology refresh and modernization initiatives alongside skilled IT professionals. If you enjoy solving real world technical challenges in an environment where no two days are the same, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact while growing your technical expertise.
Responsibilities:• Perform hands on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instructional computing equipment, including desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, and classroom audiovisual systems. Support vendor certified warranty and hardware repair processes across multiple enterprise hardware platforms.
• Deploy new technology and retire end of life equipment in instructional computer labs and classrooms, including imaging systems, hardware replacements, inventory tracking, and secure asset disposition in accordance with university standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance of campus computer labs and instructional spaces to ensure technology readiness, quickly identify issues, and provide emergency technical support when needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain classroom audiovisual technologies and wireless access management systems, including projection, sound reinforcement, CCURE/WAMS door access control systems, and related security infrastructure.
• Partner with IT teams to strengthen the reliability and security of instructional environments through physical equipment security, operational vulnerability awareness, and coordination with systems administrators on technology and access safeguards.
QUALIFICATIONS- Demonstrated experience installing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing computer hardware and related technology equipment in a professional environment.
- Experience operating and supporting a wide variety of computer systems, with the ability to identify and resolve both hardware and software related issues.
- Knowledge of and ability to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot audiovisual technologies, including laptop computers, projectors, sound reinforcement systems, and audio/video distribution equipment.
- Demonstrated experience installing, troubleshooting, and supporting computer networking infrastructure and associated cabling systems.
- Ability to install software applications and initiate or manage automated operating system and application reloads.
- Experience using technical tools and diagnostic equipment to test, repair, and maintain computing and networked systems.
- Experience managing technology inventory, equipment lifecycle replacement, and documentation of repairs, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Ability to obtain and maintain manufacturer or vendor specific technical certifications required to support enterprise computing hardware.
Preferred Qualifications:- Possession of a current Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification or demonstrated familiarity with audiovisual technology standards, installation, and support in instructional or enterprise environments.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Ability to drive a truck and an electric or gas cart. Must provide proof of insurance, valid drivers license, and clean driving record upon hire and each year thereafter. Will be a participant in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
- Background check required.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule which could include weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be able to work overtime.
- A high standard of dependability and attendance is required for this position.
This position is eligible for full benefits first day of hire: a) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance. b) Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 13 paid holidays a year). c) Work/Life Balance. d) UC Retirement Plan e) Pet insurance.
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Annual Full Pay Range: $69,906 - $99,911 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $33.48 - $47.85
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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