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Information Technology Technician- Field Technician

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Cedar Rapids, IAJob$27.29/hrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$27.29/hr
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Information Technology Technician—Field Technician supports student and staff devices and technology across district schools. The role repairs devices, troubleshoots classroom and lab equipment, manages support tickets and inventory, and communicates service updates to staff. It also verifies connectivity, transports equipment between schools, and maintains a district-provided vehicle. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; an associate degree or technical certification is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Device RepairIT SupportChrome Operating SystemsWindows Operating SystemsApple Operating SystemsTroubleshootingProblem SolvingIndependent WorkTeamworkCustomer ServiceLifting Up to 50 Pounds

Qualifications

High School DiplomaAssociate Degree or Technical Certification1+ Years IT Support ExperienceK-12, Higher Education, or Managed IT Services ExperienceValid Driver's License

Full job description

Information Technology Technician- Field Technician JobID: 16281

  • Position Type:

Technology/ Field Technician

  • Date Posted:

11/3/2026

  • Location:

ELSC

  • Date Available:

ASAP

Information Technology Technician- Field Technician

Position Type: Information Technology Technician

Location: ELSC

Employment Date: As arranged

Classification: Hourly Non-Administrative Meet and Confer

Hourly rate: $27.29 per hour

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

  • Perform component-level repairs (screens, keyboards, trackpads, hinges, batteries, motherboards) for student and staff devices.

  • Assess accidental vs. intentional damage, assist with processing fine notifications per district policy, and flag missing/stolen devices in the device management system.

  • Provide support for STEM labs, 3D printers, copiers, printers, digital signage, library circulation desk hardware, and visitor management hardware.

  • Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot interactive flat panels, document cameras, classroom sound amplification systems, and projectors.

  • Ensure teacher workstations, USB-C docks, document cameras, webcams, and wireless casting setups are fully functional.

  • Log resolution steps, track time spent, update inventory tags, and maintain Service Level Agreements.

  • Communicate updates to staff on ticket status and estimated turnaround times.

  • Monitor, triage, and prioritize incoming support tickets across assigned schools based on instructional impact (e.g., standard student issue vs. offline classroom panel during instructional time).

  • Verify wireless coverage (Wi-Fi access points) and wired wall jack connectivity in instructional spaces before escalating to network specialist.

  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness, monitor maintenance schedules, and secure high-value IT inventory stored inside.

  • Drive a district-provided work vehicle to transport devices, spare parts, AV equipment, tools, and e-waste between schools and the district office.

PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILL:

  • High school diploma required; Associate degree (or technical certification) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field strongly preferred.

  • 1-3 years in entry-level IT support strongly preferred. Direct experience in K-12 education, higher education, or managed IT services is an advantage.

  • Competency and experience in Chrome, Windows, and Apple operating systems strongly preferred.

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment under direct supervision.

  • Customer-service-oriented attitude.

  • Valid driver's license with a clean record (required to drive the district-provided work vehicle).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Qualification:

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 50 feet, such as computer-related equipment, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, digital displays, written materials, reports, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the district and various parts of buildings including in/at desks, on or near the floor, in wiring closets, etc. The employee will traverse stairs, stand and sit frequently for extended periods of time and drive between sites. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors and transport equipment and supplies between sites.

Required Education: GED/ High School Diploma

Compensation: Hourly

Benefit: Standard Employee Benefit in accordance with Table S group under the Non-Administrative Meet/Confer

Contact Information:

Name: Blake Wedel/Michelle Kruse

E-Mail: [email protected]/[email protected]

Phone: 319-558-1441

How this job compares

Set against the 1,728 open Field Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27.29/hr
  • US median$23–34/hr735 hourly ranges

This rate, $27.29/hr, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Field Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Field Technician jobs in Iowa and 1,728 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
Field Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (919 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 868 of the 1,728 open Field Technician jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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