Temporary Daktronics Jobs (NOW HIRING)

When you work at Daktronics, you'll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college, and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you'll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits - and the people are second to none.

What will the work look like for me?

This is an ongoing temporary position for a Game Day Technician. Hours worked each week will be dependent upon the number of events taking place, but normal work is 7-8 hours per event. This position will support Daktronics equipment for events at Pennsylvania State University. The work schedule for this position is determined by the event schedule and will include weeknight and weekend shifts.

As a Game Day Technician, you will bring the magic of the game to the video board. If you love going to sporting events, hate being trapped in an office, and are looking for work experience related to your major, this is the job for you!

Our Game Day Technicians are part of a collaborative team responsible for the technical aspect of our game day events support service.

• Provide on-site services including maintenance for all Daktronics systems and control equipment:
  • Learn Daktronics products, control/scoring systems, and processes and accurately diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair these systems in a timely and quality-conscious manner.
  • Complete hardware repairs using hand tools, multi-meter, and other troubleshooting equipment.
  • Able to work in a team environment.
  • Accurately meter AC & DC power and diagnose issues.
  • Complete quality work in a timely manner and be able to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Perform 'pre-event' equipment checks and repairs the day events will occur.
• Arrive on time for all the events that you are scheduled to attend.
• Help when and where needed and make suggestions for improvement.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Where is this opportunity located? 

Position located at the campus of Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.

What are the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range for this position is $20.00 to $23.50 per hour based on the location of State College, PA. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including, employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended tobe a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.

To be considered for Game Day Technician, we require the following:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree and/or a background in one of the following areas is preferred: Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronic Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• A degree in another technical field.
• Must be available to work the game day schedules which could include days, evenings, and weekends. Hours worked each week will depend upon the number of events taking place at the venue. Candidate must be available to work during the day, evening, and weekend.
• Able to work at heights, work from a ladder and ability to carry ladder/tools/parts from storage room to work site.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 45 pounds.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, good troubleshooting/problem solving skills, and self-motivation.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Effectively exercise independent judgment.
• Must be willing and able to take on responsibility and learn new skills.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to assigned venue.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.