IT Systems Administrator

Who We Are

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.

Duravent acquired Grand Rapids-based Hart & Cooley in 2021. A leader in the HVAC industry since 1901, the Hart & Cooley acquisition brings a legacy of quality and service, robust manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a suite of trusted brands into the Duravent family.

As a combined company, Duravent is uniquely positioned as the next generation leader in interior climate technology industry. Our team of passionate professionals needs you! Come join us and help us build for the future!

This Role

Our team is currently seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator based out of our downtown Detroit, MI office. This role will be an in-office role reporting to the IT Manager.

What You Will Do

The IT Systems Administrator will assist in administering all aspects of the Duravent Group application servers and infrastructure desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. This position supports the entire Detroit office including the Executive Leadership Team with their IT related needs.

This includes implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, usage monitoring and the development of specialized system procedures. Troubleshoots Local Area Network (LAN) issues by using management software and resolves issues with routers, telephone lines and associated equipment. Assists with management, operation and troubleshooting of the Wide Area Network (WAN). Provides hardware and software support to a variety of Duravent Group personnel located on and off site; performs difficult, high-profile technical projects under tight time constraints.

How You Will Do It

• Supports company servers in a Windows Azure environment, ensuring that each server has as close to 100% uptime as is practical.
• Performs basic systems security administration functions, including creating customer profiles and accounts.
• Monitors and manages system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency; maintains systems documentation and logs.
• Monitors systems backups and recovery procedures.
• Writes or modifies basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate systems administration tasks.
• Troubleshoots problems with networks, web services, mail services and overall aspects of the LAN/WAN.
• Assists in the correction of system failures, operations, and software problems to determine causes and repairs.
• Manages and supports secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
• Keeps current with new security and network monitoring technologies, applicable laws and regulations, including encryption of sensitive information to meet security protocols and legal requirements.
• Helps evaluate hardware and software for Duravent users to ensure suitability, compatibility and economy prior to purchase.
• Helps maintain software licenses and supervise compliance with various licensing and copyright requirements.
• Provides teleconference and Web conference set up, including set up of necessary devices for each event, establishing remote connections on video conference unit and maintain network configuration to support conferencing.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Associate's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience with 3 years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, network management, Information Technology security or applications programming, PC and Mac desktop support.
• Certifications obtained through Microsoft Certified Professional Program, Cisco Network certification, or other information technology certification is a plus.
• Experience in using Mac and PC computers with a variety of standard software such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, and presentation software as well as maintaining these computers in a Local Area Network structure.
• Prior experience maintaining a WAN is highly desirable.
• Current U.S. work authorization without requiring future visa sponsorship.
  
  

What We Offer

• 401(K) with match
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance (variable per state)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan
  
  

EEOC Statement

Duravent is an equal opportunity employer committed to making employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, or veteran status.

The Duravent Group is a recognized global technology leader in the HVAC industry, first-to-market with innovations in venting systems. Founded in 1956, our $500 million + company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and has 15 locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Duravent leads with best-in-class design and manufacturing capabilities, world-class distribution networks, and customer-first service and support. We ensure quality and drive safety through scientifically proven materials and unequaled engineering.