IT System Administrator

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

Addison Public Library is seeking an IT System Administrator to manage client devices, servers, and the network. The role emphasizes problem-solving, customer service, and collaboration in a fast-paced library environment.

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, mid-level networking knowledge, and the ability to implement new technologies. On-call availability and occasional after-hours shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of work experience in computer or information science.
• A+ and Network+ certification preferred.
• Evening/weekend availability for IT deployments, maintenance, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client devices, servers, and computer network.
• Spend ~70% of time on managing client devices and IT tickets.
• Assume system management responsibilities and explore new technologies.

Skills

DNS

DHCP

Active Directory

Group Policy

Windows OS

VMware

MS 365 Admin

Backup & Recovery

Hardware Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science

A+ Certification

Network+ Certification

Tools

Servers

VMware vSphere

Windows Server

MS 365 Admin Center

Job description

Full-time 37.5 hrs/wk., occasional shifts out of normal business hours, and flexibility to be on call.

Salary: range $56,000 – $70,000. $70,000 is the midpoint of the salary range and is reserved for candidates who exceed the minimum qualifications and have significant, direct experience. Internal equity is used in determining the rate of pay.

The Addison Public Library is looking for someone to join our team as an IT System Administrator to perform day-to-day management of the library’s client devices, servers, and computer network. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills, with analytical problem-solving abilities; is service oriented, capable of adapting to a fast-paced work environment; is a team player, willing to collaborate, share, and train. They can expect to spend approximately 70% of work time on managing client devices and responding to IT tickets. They also assume system management responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to select and implement a variety of new technologies.

What we’re looking for:

• A person with a positive attitude who is an effective, enthusiastic, and respectful communicator.
• A person with intermediate-level knowledge of computer networks, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, group policy, Windows operating system, VMware, and MS 365 Administration.
• A person with intermediate-level knowledge of data backup and recovery.
• A person with intermediate-level experience installing, upgrading, and troubleshooting computer hardware, software, and peripherals.

What we offer:

• Generous accrued paid time off including vacation, personal days, observed holidays, and sick days.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance paid at 100% (with an employee bio-screening). The dependent's insurance is paid at 50%. Additionally, the employer pays for life insurance and contributes to your IMRF pension.
• Tuition reimbursement, educational opportunities, and encouragement of professional growth
• A supportive work environment that focuses on serving the Addison community

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, or five years of work experience, in computer or information science is required.
• Completion of (or considerable progress in) A+ and Network+ Certification is preferred.
• Available for IT network/system deployment, maintenance, and emergencies during evening and weekend hours.

The Addison Public Library is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and literacy by providing opportunities to explore, create, and connect. We value cultural inclusiveness, respect, and diversity of thought; intellectual freedom; ethical and effective stewardship of resources; engagement with community members; and protection of user privacy and confidentiality.

Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza
Addison , IL 60101