IT Support Specialist (Laptop Hospital - Temporary)

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a service oriented computer professional to join our outstanding IT team as an Temporary Support Specialist at our middle and high school campuses in both Chatsworth and West Hills, California.

Applications are being accepted immediately. This position is open until filled.

The Position Representative Duties

The IT Support Specialist reports to the Director of Technology and receives work direction from the campus Laptop Hospital Lead. The IT Support Specialist provides technical assistance to Chaminade students and staff, answers questions and resolves computer problems for end users. Works with laptop vendor on a variety of IT department needs. The IT Support Specialist is the primary support for student laptop computer needs.

• Supports the philosophy, principles and characteristics of Marianist Education.
• Assures quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations and communities.
• Assists students and other users with a variety of computer software and hardware issues. Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions.
• Provides timely and efficient responses to all Student Help Desk requests. Informs users on the status of requested orders and Help Desk requests.
• Trains users in the operations of the network and authorized software.
• Practices sound economic principles.
• Continually updates and informs the Laptop Hospital Lead on the status of all equipment and user requests.
• Under the direction of the Laptop Hospital Lead, contacts vendors and follows up on purchases and merchandise returns as necessary.
• Responds to and follows-up on phone communications with vendors and purchase orders as necessary.
• Investigates pricing, availability, compatibility, warranties, etc. of products.
• Educates users on MIS policies and enforces policies within scope of position. Reports all violations to the Network Manager or to the Director of Technology.
• Provides exceptional customer service and level of excellence required by department.
• Assists with department paperwork, documentation and software and hardware inventories.
• Works diligently in improving and updating level of technical expertise as the technical field changes frequently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hardware

• Performs "in house" hardware repairs as needed in a timely manner.
• Performs hardware upgrades of existing equipment, installations and connections.
• Transports equipment as necessary.

Software

• Assists campus Network Manager in school-wide upgrades and installations of locally installed programs.
• Performs workstation setups and configurations if needed.
• Performs periodic virus checkups and performance optimizations on student workstations.
• Assists users with problem solving and troubleshooting.
• On a timely basis, downloads software drivers, fixes and patches over the Internet.
• Performs imaging of computers.

Minimum Education and Experience Preferred

Qualified candidates should have a combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

• High School Diploma. College degree preferred.
• A+ Certification or related experience/training.
• Two years experience in the technical support field is preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Must have ability to be proactive, detail and service oriented.
• Must be a self starter and exercise patience in delivery of customer service.
• Working knowledge of a variety of Microsoft operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft network operating systems.
• Expertise in hardware troubleshooting, upgrades and repairs.
• Working knowledge of network infrastructures and cabling.
• Working knowledge of network security issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Expertise in computer system imaging.

Salary and Benefits

This is a non-exempt (hourly) full-time temporary position.

Application Process:

Interested applicants may apply online through our employment webpage at: https://www.chaminade.org/about/careers. Any applicant who needs help or needs accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.

About Chaminade

Founded in 1952, Chaminade College Preparatory is a coed Catholic, independent school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, sponsored by the Society of Mary (The Marianists). For more than seven decades, Chaminade has been a community where students are known personally, challenged intellectually, and inspired spiritually to become the men and women God calls them to be, leading lives of purpose and compassion.

Rooted in the Catholic faith and animated by the Marianist educational tradition, Chaminade is committed to the formation of the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. We accompany young people as they grow in faith, pursue academic excellence, and develop the moral courage, confidence, and compassion needed to lead lives of purpose and service.

Chaminade is one school with two campuses:

• Middle School (Grades 6-8) in Chatsworth
• High School (Grades 9-12) in West Hills

Across both campuses, students experience a unified Catholic, Marianist vision of education that fosters faith-filled learning communities, encourages academic rigor, and prepares graduates to lead with integrity, empathy, and hope in a complex and changing world.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

Core Values:

Rooted in our Marianist tradition, uniting us in purpose and action:

• Love of God
• Discipleship of Jesus
• Mary as a Model
• Service to Others
• Student-Centered
• Inclusivity
• Leadership
• Innovation

Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

As a Catholic, Marianist school, Chaminade affirms the inherent dignity of every person, created in the image and likeness of God. In fidelity to the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, we believe education has the power to transform hearts and minds and to form students who act with empathy, courage, and moral clarity.

Guided by our mission to inspire young people to love, learn, and lead, we are committed to fostering a community where all members feel welcomed, valued, and called to contribute. We challenge students to engage thoughtfully with the world, to stand for human dignity, and to work for justice and peace as reflective citizens and faith-filled leaders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), physical or mental disability and genetic information (including family medical history), military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.