Network Administrator (Information Technology)

Job ID: 514652

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The Network Administrator provides technical support for personal computers (hardware and software). This position provides network administration services for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Exchange-based LANs deployed at the organization. The position assists in problem diagnosis and management of the Wide-Area-Network (WAN) facilities that link all our divisions.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Supports the installation and maintenance of local area networks, personal computers, and network-based printer devices.
• Provides Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory administration oversight to the corporate wired and wireless networks.
• Assists and provides guidance to designated employees in the everyday administration and troubleshooting support for Plant LAN facilities, servers, PCs, printers, etc.
• Provides direct supervision and task oversight to contract technologists engaged occasionally to assist with special projects.
• Provides training to automation engineers and PC Support Specialists in the use of PC hardware and software, LAN administration principles, and wireless networks.
• Provides technical support and software administration for the Cisco I.P., Telephony system, and IPT systems.
• Serves as principal contact with Dell, HP, Cisco, and other key vendors on hardware ordering and support issues.
• Prepares equipment configuration and pricing for server, desktop, and laptop computers ordered thru capital purchasing procedures.
• Performs complex problem diagnosis and repair procedures on LAN and personal computer hardware.
• Assists in the diagnosis and correction of WAN-specific problems.
• Installs personal computer and network equipment at various locations.
• Diagnoses and repairs performance problems associated with all such equipment.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 2 Year Associate Degree Data processing or completion of a computer science trade school program.
• Preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree computer science or equivalent data processing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in windows server, Microsoft-based LAN administration experience, with Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory environments supporting the Microsoft Office suite. Experience in a regulated environment
• Minimum 2 years of experience in dell servers, desktop and laptop computers, as well as Dell technical support procedures.
• Minimum administration and technical support experience with Cisco AVVID I.P. Telephony systems, Call Manager and Unified Messaging
• Ability to analyze facts to arrive at a conclusion
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in parallel to the conclusion
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Proficient in technical aptitude skills
• Ability to be highly thorough and dependable
• Ability to work under minimal supervision on routine duties involving specified standard practices.
• Ability to refer more technically complex problems and questionable items to management for direction.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.