Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Innovators will usually have four main goals:

• Developing or creating new applications, relationships, systems, or products.
• Providing creative ideas or artistic contributions.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Benchmarking, experimenting and testing novel approaches to solving problems.

• Backing up or modifying applications and related data for providing for disaster recovery.
• Determining sources of Web page or server problems, and taking action for correcting such problems.
• Reviewing or updating Web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.
• Monitoring systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and reporting security breaches to appropriate personnel.
• Implementing Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
• Administering internet or intranet infrastructure, including Web, file, and mail servers.
• Collaborating with development teams for discussing, analyzing, or resolving usability issues.
• Testing backup or recovery plans regularly and resolving any problems.
• Monitoring Web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
• Implementing updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.