IT Tech I

Wind Creek Chicago Southland; East Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Shift differential pay

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Job summary

Wind Creek Chicago Southland is seeking an IT Technician I to assist with end-user support for gaming, POS, property management, and financial applications. You will maintain Office and Windows environments, and handle help desk calls as part of a collaborative IT team.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and on-call coverage, including nights and weekends, with eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; GED program completion within 6 months as condition of continued employment.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years or older.
• A+ Certification preferred.
• Sound knowledge of computer software and hardware; skills test administered.
• Understanding of software applications and professional business processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues from discovery to root cause.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to convey ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to travel and participate in training as required.
• Must hold an Occupational License per Illinois Gaming Act and stay in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board.

Responsibilities

• Answers technical questions, resolves user complaints, researches issues, assists with maintenance of all application systems hardware and software.
• Maintains security and back-up procedures for all application systems.
• Assists with software and hardware installation/upgrades.
• Troubleshoots user problems with application software and hardware.
• Focuses on Level I-II user and technician applications support.
• Prepares systems documentation; communicates issues to Level II and IT management or end users.
• Identifies quick-fix requirements for supervisor; supports QA and testing.
• Participates in on-call rotation (12am–8am).
• Follows other job-related instructions and duties per applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Help desk support

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

A+ Certification

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

GED program within 6 months

Occupational License per Illinois Gaming Act

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows XP/7

POS system

Job description

Description

Job Overview

The IT Technician I assists other IT team members in providing technical and end user support on the following application systems: Gaming, Point of Sale, Property Management, Financial Applications, and other installed application systems. Maintain a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Windows XP/7, and other applications as designated. Make help desk calls to customers.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best.We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer.The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Answers technical questions, resolve user complaints, research issues, assist the IT Department with the maintenance of all application systems hardware and software
• Maintains security and back-up procedures for all application systems
• Assists with software and hardware installation/upgrades
• Effectively troubleshoots user problems with application software and hardware
• Primarily focuses on Level I - II (user, technician) applications support
• Prepares systems documentation; communicate issues back to level II, IT management vendor support personnel and end users
• Identifies “quick fix” requirements to the Supervisor, utilizing quality assurance and application testing
• Participates in the on-call rotation. On-call hours are between 12am – 8am.
• May be requested to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties subject to all applicable state and federal laws
• Other duties & responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements (Please Ensure You Meet The Listed Requirements Prior To Applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• A+ Certification- preferred
• Must have a sound knowledge of computer software and hardware (a skills test will be administered)
• A thorough understanding of Software Applications and professional business processes
• Ability to think logically and troubleshoot technical issues from discovery to root cause
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; Should be able to describe and present business ideas and concepts in a clear, concise and understandable manner to technical and non-technical individuals
• Must have a passionate commitment for extraordinary levels of service quality and customer satisfaction
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position

Base Pay

• Compensation

  $20.30–$25.05 per hour, with starting pay based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills.

• Benefits

  Eligible full-time employees may choose from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, shift differential pay, and discretionary quarterly bonus opportunities.

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