Chris's Career Summary!
My Plan
After I graduate, I plan to attend Grand River Technical School to obtain my certification in Computer Services.
Career Description
Computer Support Specialists may be broken down into two categories. The first category of workers is referred to as technical support specialists. They provide support to computer professionals within their company. The second category of specialists is called help desk technicians and they assist non-IT users in resolving computer issues.
Skills and Education Needed
- Installing Hardware and software systems
- Maintaining or repairing equipment
- Troubleshooting a variety of computer issues
- Setting up computer security measures
- Configuring computer networks
- Offering technical support on-site or via phone or email
Money/salary and Outlook for the Career
Computer technicians average a salary between $36,000-$61,000 a year. Of course, that depends on the degree that you have obtained. This is an average salary for fifty percent of the computer technicians in the United States.
Cited Information
"Computer Technician"-Job Description, Salaries, Benefits. N.p., n.p. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.
http://www.careerstep.com/computer-technician-job-description