Office Equipment Technician Job Description

Office Equipment Technician Job Profile and Description

The key role of an Office Equipment Technician is to ensure the seamless functioning of all electronics and equipments like printers, fax machines and computer systems in an office. An office equipment technician is typically a part of the maintenance team of an establishment and works under the guidance of a manager. Large commercial establishments for the upkeep of their instruments and equipments recruit such personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting regular inspections of tools and equipments of an establishment.
• Regular servicing and maintenance of all office equipments.
• Updating computer software and ensuring the proper functioning of the same.
• Ensuring the proper working of all printers and fax machines in an establishment.
• Following all standard operating procedures of a company.
• Attending on the job training to be updated on new office equipments and their functions.
• Keeping a record of maintenance and service cycles of the office equipment.
• Completing all tasks as assigned by the supervising manager.
• Filing order forms for procuring replacement parts for the office equipments.

Skills and Specifications

• Should have excellent written as well as verbal communiqué skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
• Sound understanding of computer software’s and the ability to effectively use testing tools.

Education and Qualifications

• High School degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree or an associate’s degree in mechanical, electronic or software engineering, or any other related discipline with about 2 – 3 years of experience as an office equipment technician.