Harbor Freight Tools ยท 1 day ago
IT System Administrator - 2nd Shift - Onsite at DC - Joliet, IL
Joliet, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHarbor Freight Tools is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support their operations in a large warehouse environment. The role involves troubleshooting desktop issues, configuring network devices, and performing general system administration tasks to maintain IT infrastructure.
ManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Support a 2 million square foot warehouse environment
Configure/Troubleshoot desktop issues and applications
Assist staff with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment, thin clients, and software within established standards and guidelines
Configure/Troubleshoot handheld scanners, Access Points, and warehouse networking
Cable/Replace any failed hardware for warehouse wireless support mounted at 30 feet and higher utilizing a scissor lift or fork lift
Provide a point of escalation and support to the Technical Infrastructure Group
Participate in weekend, night, and alternate shift maintenance activities, as required
Perform general system administration duties in a Windows Active Directory environment
Support, maintain and administer third party applications
Produce appropriate documentation for application deployment, configuration, and related processes
Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing and response
Perform routine preventative maintenance on all hardware on a routine and scheduled basis
Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems
Enforce change management and compliance processes
Work as a technical resource on assigned projects
Independent analysis, communication, and problem solving
Position is expansive and additional responsibilities can be added
Additional duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Excellent customer service and telephone skills, and experience in a professional service environment, with responsibility for supporting multiple applications and network environments
Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience and intimate proficiency with Microsoft Technologies, IBM AIX and UNIX
Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience with Active Directory administration and troubleshooting
Must have experience supporting mobile email devices such as Blackberry, iPhone (and other, similar technologies)
Sound working knowledge of Internet/Intranet technologies including security features
Sound working knowledge of network infrastructure and operations, including switching, routing, Ethernet, TCP/IP
Working knowledge of remote access technology such as VPN or VM View
Proficient and familiar with MS Office Professional Suite including the ability to fluently use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must have Good verbal and written communications skills
Self-motivated and directed
Must have very strong problem solving skills
General office environment requiring ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
Lift up to 15 lbs
The candidate must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others
Preferred
College degree preferred but not required
Minimum of 3 years working experience in a warehouse environment preferred
Company
Harbor Freight Tools
Harbor Freight Tools is a leader in providing high-quality tools at the lowest prices in the industry.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Technology Officer
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EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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