Player Tracking System Specialist (Seasonal)

Remote Work: No

As a member of Zebra's Game Day Operations Team, the successful candidate will provide onsite technical support for Zebra's player tracking system! The system uses wireless location technology to track the movement of athletes during pre-season, regular season, and post-season football games. Each Specialist will be assigned to a home stadium for the playing season where they will work within a team to support activities related to the player tracking system to ensure successful game day operations.

Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to the local stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.

Must be available to work up to 20 hours per week whenever home games are played, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

For each professional football game played at the Specialist's designated stadium, the candidate will be responsible for performing several activities that help ensure smooth operation of the player tracking system. The candidate will also liaise with operators of third-party systems as needed to resolve any interoperability issues. The responsibilities primarily include:

• Verify location system operation and performance
• Activate and deactivate RF tags
• Replace damaged RF tags as needed
• Apply and verify software patches
• Monitor system performance
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Handle on-site system equipment inventory
• Perform data capture tasks
• Coordinate post-game deliverables
• Perform data backups

During weeks in which the Player Tracking System Specialist's designated stadium is not hosting a sporting event, the Specialist may be asked to travel to stadiums other than their home stadium if a Specialist from another stadium is unable to work. Must possess outstanding system troubleshooting and interpersonal skills and maintain a degree of professionalism representative of Zebra Technologies in all environments. The successful candidate will interact with Zebra hardware, software, and support teams, as well as personnel from other organizations that coordinate game day operations. The position requires responsiveness when issues are encountered, ability to work calmly and have the flexibility to work nontraditional hours based on when games are played, and temperament suited to work within a small team to complete required tasks that ensure successful game day operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Proficient computer system and application skills
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to the local stadium in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Ability to work whenever home games are played, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or currently working on bachelor's degree in sport management or a closely related discipline in a sports-related field (e.g., sports management, exercise science, sports communication)
• Experience with wireless broadcast systems, Active RFID, RTLS systems, or related technology
• Strong customer relations skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Problem analysis and resolution skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills

Physical Activities:
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. (Frequently)
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. (Occasionally)
• Communicating with others to exchange information. (Constantly)
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. (Occasionally)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (Constantly)

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected]. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 20.00 - USD 40.00 Hourly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.