We have the possibility of taking advantage of a multitude of jobs related to the technology sector. One of the types most in demand by a huge number of companies are Computer Technicians. Let’s look at what you need to become one and how much you can earn in the future.
The first thing we must take into consideration is that both companies focused on the technological world and any other sector currently need one or more Computer Technicians.
What does a Computer Technician do in a company?
Basically and broadly speaking, these are those in charge of putting into operation and maintaining both the software and hardware of the computer equipment that operates in the company. In large companies these workers are those who are part of the technical service, as they are commonly known.
These are the ones in charge of starting up the computers and their corresponding software, in addition to managing the different user profiles. They maintain the specific applications used by the rest of the workers and manage permissions. Obviously they are also in charge of solving problems that may appear on the different teams. They are also usually there to teach and help those workers who have no knowledge of technology.
Studies necessary to perform this job
In order to become a useful Computer Technician, on many occasions what the youngest people do is study the corresponding career, which lasts 3 years. But at the same time, independent academic and training courses can be taken that provide us with the necessary knowledge and the curriculum that companies request. In this sense, it is important that we have hardware and software knowledge, especially in Windows and Linux operating systems.
It is also important that we have equipment assembly and maintenance capabilities in addition to the installation and configuration of all your software. In parallel, it is important that we know how to train others in this sense to function in their jobs using computer equipment. Hence, we need in-depth knowledge of the most important programs used in that company. Many employers will ask us for a medium or technical degree to fill the position of Computer Technician.
Obviously the secondary requirements will depend largely on the type and size of the company that requests or needs our services. In parallel, official certificates and courses from companies such as Microsoft or Google will also be very welcome. And if we are going to be part of a company dedicated to a specific sector, we should also do a study of the most common software in it.
What is the average salary of a Computer Technician in Spain
And of course, once we have the necessary studies to carry out this job and we begin the active search for a job related to this sector, it is also important to know what the average salary is at which we are going to move. To give us a rough idea, in our country the average salary of a Computer Technician is between 22,000 and 28,000 euros per year.
Obviously this will vary depending on the company, our specialization or the hours we work.
