College Sports Systems Technician - University of Illinois

As a College Sports Systems Technician with Hawk-Eye at the University of Illinois, you will deliver cutting-edge technology services for live games across various sports, primarily focusing on Big Ten schools. This part-time, temporary role involves setting up replay systems for Football games, conducting pre-match checks, collaborating with production staff, monitoring technology during games, and maintaining hardware. You will receive comprehensive technical training and support, with opportunities for career advancement, while ensuring flawless operations for all home games.

Must Have

• Commitment to all home games for the season is essential
• Set up the replay system for all Football games
• Conduct pre-match checks of systems to ensure smooth operation
• Collaborate with system operators, officials, school production staff, and broadcasters
• Monitor and maintain technology during games to ensure optimal performance
• Maintain hardware and equipment throughout the season
• Assist with the installation and testing of new products and services
• Willingness to work weekends and federal holidays

Good to Have

• Background in broadcast/engineering
• Understanding of signal flow

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive technical training and support
• Opportunity to grow and advance in your career
• May be eligible to enrol in benefits, at your cost, through the managed service provider

Job Overview:

Are you ready to be at the heart of live sports action, delivering cutting-edge technology services at Big Ten schools? As a College Sports Systems Technician with Hawk-Eye, you'll be instrumental in ensuring seamless technology operations during live games across various sports. Dive into a dynamic role where your skills and passion for technology meet the excitement of live sports events.

• Location: University of Illinois (Champaign, IL)
• Employment Type: Part Time
• Salary: $30 per hour
• Start Date: ASAP
• Working Hours: Game Day - Hours vary depending on the sport delivery

What the Job is All About:

Join our Hawk-Eye team and make your mark by delivering top-notch technology services at live games. Commitment to all home games for the season is essential, as we thrive on ensuring flawless operations whenever sports are in play. With our comprehensive technical training and support, you'll not only handle day-to-day tasks with ease but also have the opportunity to grow and advance in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up the replay system for all Football games.
• Conduct pre-match checks of systems to ensure smooth operation.
• Collaborate with system operators, officials, school production staff, and broadcasters both on-site and remotely.
• Monitor and maintain technology during games to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain hardware and equipment throughout the season, with possible off-season work for maintenance.
• Assist with the installation and testing of new products and services.

Skills:

• Background in broadcast/engineering with an understanding of signal flow preferred.
• Strong technical grounding and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-pressure, live broadcast environment.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Bright, enterprising mindset with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work weekends and federal holidays, recognizing the dynamic nature of our industry.

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $30. This job posting is for a temporary role, and the selected individual will be employed through a third-party managed service provider. As a temporary employee, you may be eligible to enrol in benefits, at your cost, through the managed service provider