IT Support Technician I at Learfield IMG College – Dallas, Texas

Position Title: IT Support Technician I

Requisition ID: R100953

Location: Dallas, TX | Dallas, TX

Full/Part-Time: Full time | Full time

About Us:

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

The IT Support Technician I role is to ensure proper IT operations so that end users can accomplish business tasks, this includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving end user requests for assistance as well as installation, configuration, and oversight of the personal computer environment. Problem resolution and oversight regularly include the use of diagnostic and tracking tools such as ServiceNow and Bomgar. The technician may also be required to provide in-person, hands-on assistance at the deskside level

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact providing technical assistance over the phone or email, while maintaining a professional, courteous, and flexible customer service attitude.
• Monitor the ServiceNow ticketing queue and answer incoming Help Desk calls.
• Escalate problems, as needed, to the level II technicians.
• Record, track, and document the help desk request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions are taken, through to final resolution.
• Research to understand, explain, and resolve technology issues.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Perform fixes and maintenance at the desktop level; including installing and upgrading software, installing, and upgrading of computer hardware and peripherals, ensuring backup, antivirus and updates are functioning and configuring systems and applications when required.
• Performing preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to ensure that the costumer's needs are met.
• Develop knowledge base articles.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Ability to follow all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of software and PC hardware, including HP, Apple, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Adobe products.
• Provide password resets for end users through Azure, Blueberry, or standard Active Directory.
• Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation.
• Ability to research PC issues and peripheral devices such as printers and desktop phones as required.
• Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present information in user-friendly, courteous, language, and manner.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• On-call availability.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Lifting and transporting of heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
• Other assigned duties as needed for the success of the organization.
• Some travel may be required.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in the computer science field
• Helpdesk or customer service experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.