Chemistry IT support group is hiring!

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Fuller job description

• Ability to work well with others is essential.

• Acquire skills via on-the-
• Optimize administration of Chemistry's research Linux systems, including servers and workstations.
  • Educate and inform IT staff on Linux-based tools and processes, including alternatives.
  • Investigate and R&D alternative tools and processes
    • Work with group's technical staff to implement in a sustainable fashion.
  • to run Chemistry's high performance computing clusters
  • Demonstrated ability to learn computer software maintenance and configuration skills
• On the job training so you can:
  • Advise on Install operating systems and applications on Windows and Macs and do updates. Includes network and printer settings.
  • Help department staff and faculty at their computers for things you are comfortable and trained to do. 
  • Maintain and update group's documentation for ourselves and users for things you are knowledgeable about.
  • Perform web page edits.
• Ability to work well with others is essential.

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• Maintain organization of computer-related equipment.
  • Includes moving computer equipment in and out of our office, and making sure things go to the right places, and that locations are properly labeled.
  • Includes performing hardware inventory throughout the department.

Also, we are interested in candidates who are or have:

• Excellent verbal skills.
• Reliable.
• Ability to work independently is essential.Linux
• administrative skillsRegularly use either Windows or Mac computers.
• Preferable skills:
  • Administrating production Linux servers and/ or a large number of Linux systems.
  Use of cloud-based high-performance compute cycles.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn computer software maintenance and configuration skills
• Occasional ability to lift up to 50 pounds is a plus.
• Federal Work Study (FWS) students are strongly encouraged to apply.

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ChemIT's Technology Support Specialist position is classified at a Level III grade level, as a "Student Computer Assistant II" position:

• http://studentemployment.cornell.edu/jobs/wages-and-classifications/student-wage-scale
• http://studentemployment.cornell.edu/jobs/wages-and-classifications/job-categories-and-descriptions/student-computer-assistant