IT Manager

Company: Great Wolf Lodge
Location: Glenview
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

At Great Wolf, the IT Manager is responsible for providing technical support and managing the systems at the lodge. Reporting directly to the Corporate IT Support Manager at this time, they will also have a dotted line to the General Manager of the property at which they are located. Technical support includes, but is not limited to workstation and printer installation and maintenance throughout the resort, administering the local server(s), monitoring the network, hardware performance, connectivity and backups. This position will also be responsible for assisting in the budget planning process to define systems needs at his/her property.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesWork closely with on property staff on systems related issues pertaining to the PMS, POSProactively monitor and administer the network, workstation operating systems, security system, safety, backups and servers related to the systems within his/her focus for the resortAssemble, disassemble, repair, install, and de-install computers and related equipment approved for use by the corporate officeSupervise and train employees' use of the systems to assure compliance with pre-defined and set company policiesParticipate in job related training, classes, conventions, seminars and personal knowledge enrichment opportunities as directedAdminister and enforce GWR license agreements for compliance budgetary accuracyWork closely with members of the GWR IT teamMaintain accurate inventories of equipment while maintain an organized, safe and clean work areaAssist the corporate IT on projects and support related issues in the field or at the corporate officePrioritize projects and support workload at the resortConduct regular training sessions to keep the knowledge base at the properties currentBasic Qualifications & SkillsBachelor's degree in IT or related field (or equivalent combination of education/experience)Four years of experience in hybrid networking, server, virtual and physical environmentsStrong support knowledge of O365, Microsoft Office, network technologies and concepts (TCP/IP, SMTP and Ethernet, Wide Area Networks), desktop/mobile OS and hardware as well as audio/visual support experienceDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suiteSuccessful completion of criminal background check and drug screenDesired Qualifications & TraitsMicrosoft CertificationPrevious IT experience in hotel/resort/theme park industrySCCM administration, and a working knowledge of Cisco and server virtualizationStrong problem solving and organizational skillsAttention to detailEnthusiastic and positive energyMulti-tasking abilityPhysical RequirementsAble to lift up to 20 lbs.Able to bend, stretch, and twistAble to stand or sit for long periods of timeEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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