Systems Administrator

About Us

From inception to commissioning and beyond, we offer complete mechanical contracting and energy services solutions. Our expertise includes design‑assist, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, and process piping construction for semiconductor, data center, healthcare, biotech, water treatment, power generation, and other facilities.

We are seeking a Systems Administrator for our Tempe, AZ location. The Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, and maintaining the company’s computer servers and networks. A minimum of 4‑5 years of experience in server‑domain system management supporting 200+ users and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology (preferred) are required. The role reports to the IT Manager.

• Work on helpdesk tickets and provide quality customer service to staff and clients.
• Design, install, configure, and test Microsoft Windows Server operating systems and all roles/features.
• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Windows server OSs and applications; recognize and troubleshoot problems with server hardware and application software.
• Create and maintain VMware hosts and guest operating systems; manage vCenter appliance.
• Diagnose, recognize, and troubleshoot problems with server hardware and application software.
• Maintain and test backups following the 3‑2‑1 rule.
• Maintain intranet site using most recent technologies.
• Administer computer networks and related computing environments, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Experience with Autodesk CAD programs.
• Experience with Power Apps and Power BI.
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements.
• Maintain logs related to network functions, maintenance, and repair records.
• Research new technology and implement or recommend its implementation.
• Establish and document standards and procedures, maintain inventory of technological devices, work with outside vendors, and maintain backup systems.
• Coordinate with other schedules; may require work after normal business hours.
• Physical activity may be required based on business layout.
• Perform network analysis and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in server‑domain system management supporting 200+ users (5 years preferred).
• Experience with scripting or computer development/programming (desired).
• Microsoft Certifications (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and conduct special programs for the IT Department.
• Experience with VMware (required).

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional manner and appearance while representing UMEC.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced, multitask environment.
• Basic business mathematical functions.
• Work independently with minimal supervision or in groups.
• Manage time and details effectively.
• Interpret a variety of instructions.
• Organize and archive technical data.
• Compliance with all operating policies, procedures, plans, and programs.

Effective communication in English; collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and contractor organizations.

Regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear; use hands to handle objects; walk and reach; use vision for close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustments; commute to construction job sites and navigate around them; handle mechanical and electrical parts; work outdoors; potential exposure to wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, vibration, and moderate to loud noise.

Employees should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and may be required to travel to construction job sites as needed. Work may involve outdoor exposure, wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, chemicals, weather extremes, heat/cold, electrical shock risk, vibration, and moderate to loud noise.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.