Seasonal IT Specialist

Job Title:

IT Specialist
Department: IT

Reports to:

Manager
-IT

The State Fair of Texas (SFT) is seeking a high energy and personable seasonal IT Specialist to help end users and the IT Manager with pre-fair, during and post-fair IT related tasks. The seasonal IT Specialist will be proficient in IT troubleshooting and repairing hardware and peripherals.

• Resolve Tier I and Tier II hardware and network connectivity issues.
• Assist users with software and printing issues.
• Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot computer and network hardware, peripheral devices, printing/scanning devices, presentation equipment, software, and other products to deliver required desktop service levels.
• With assistance, plug in aerial Ethernet cables to switches, ticket booths, gates, and scanning channels.

• Understanding and alignment with the core values of the State Fair of Texas.
• Excellent knowledge of PC and desktop hardware; excellent knowledge of PC internal components.
• Hands‑on hardware troubleshooting experience and working technical knowledge of current protocols, operating systems, and standards.
• Ability to operate tools, components, and peripheral accessories.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Team‑oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

• High School Diploma or higher level of education.
• Previous work experience in livestock.
• Oral and written communication skills.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate Texas driver’s license.

• Reports to Manager of IT.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Working outdoors in various weather conditions and on uneven and/or slippery surfaces, as necessary, especially during Fair time and special events.
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Moving short and long distances to access office supplies, meet guests, perform duties within Fairgrounds, etc.
• Verbally communicating with both internal and external contacts.
• Occasionally lifting objects no more than 25 pounds unassisted.

• As a seasonal hire you will have a defined employment time period, starting on or around July 1st and ending on or around October 24th.
• Pre‑fair and post‑fair, you will primarily be working during standard business hours, ranging from 6–12 hours, 5–7 days a week, as needed.
• During fair, you will be working morning shifts (starting as early as 8 am and ending as late as 6 pm), and/or night shifts (starting as early as 1 pm and ending as late as 11 pm, 7 days a week).