What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator I position at Sundt?
Job Description
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you're not just hiring on at a company, you're joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Job Summary
The Network Administrator will be responsible for configuring, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting network hardware (e.g., switches, routers, wireless access points), running and terminating cabling, mounting wireless equipment, and managing file servers. This Administrator will also oversee office equipment setup, such as copiers, and coordinate with ISPs for reliable Internet services.
This role involves traveling to construction sites, adapting to unique layouts for network installations and troubleshooting, and assisting the Service Desk with escalated issues. Accurate inventory management and documentation of network configurations and site details are essential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with project managers to understand IT requirements at a given construction site.
2. Coordinate network installs, hardware, and circuit deliveries at construction sites.
3. Document configurations, network diagrams, and site details, ensuring that all network modifications are logged accurately.
4. Install, run, and terminate network cabling and mount wireless bridges and access points at job sites as needed.
5. Maintain an accurate inventory of network equipment and cabling supplies, coordinating with procurement as needed.
6. Procure, and coordinate install of copiers at construction job sites.
7. Procure, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot file servers running Windows Server or Windows 11 at construction job sites.
8. Procure, configure, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and bridges at construction job sites.
9. Travel to construction job sites for network installations, troubleshooting, and support, adapting to each site's unique layout and needs.
10. Work closely with the Service Desk team to troubleshoot and resolve escalated network-related tickets.
11. Work with internet service providers nationwide to provide internet service to construction sites.
Minimum Job Requirements
1. 1-3 years of hands-on experience in network administration or IT support roles.
2. Associate's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
3. Familiarity with wireless networking, including access point setup and security standards. Hands-on experience with Ethernet cabling and structured cabling standards. Basic understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, and the use of monitoring tools like SolarWinds.
4. Preferred but not required : Network , CCNA, CCDA, or A .
5. Strong knowledge of network fundamentals, including TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnetting, and network addressing. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Meraki), and resolving Layer 1-3 connectivity issues.
Note : Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift / work day.
9. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift / work day.
10. Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.
Safety Level
Safety-Sensitive
Note : Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing / maintaining the operation of any vehicle / equipment, the handling / disposal / transport of hazardous materials, or the handling / treatment / disposal of potentially flammable / combustible materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement : Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and / or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list :
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
