System Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Company :  The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations :  Kent, OH

Additional Locations :  NA

Work Site :  On Site

Req ID :  217411

Position Overview

The IT – System Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and performance of the company’s on-premise and cloud-based server environments. This role requires a strong background in both Linux and Windows operating systems, with an emphasis on advancing our Linux administration standards, and monitoring capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can collaborate with our team and help mature our cross-platform server management processes.

The IT – System Administrator is an exempt position.

Job Duties

• Administer, maintain, and optimize both Linux and Windows Server systems in production and development environments.
• Configure, maintain, and enhance infrastructure monitoring systems, ensuring effective visibility across server and application environments.
• Define acceptable operating thresholds and performance parameters for critical systems and ensure the team receives meaningful and actionable alerts when systems deviate from these baselines.
• Manage data backup processes and ensure the ability to recover data in case of system failures.
• Maintain clear documentation of configurations, processes, and system dependencies.
• Install and update software applications, ensuring compatibility and security.
• Work closely with the Network, Security, and Application teams to ensure systems are secure, compliant, and highly available.
• Work with end users to diagnose and resolve advanced server, network, and application issues that require deeper technical expertise.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution for server-related issues.
• Contribute to capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery efforts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

Competencies

Experience and Qualifications

Server virtualization

Additional Information

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

Working Conditions

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations :  If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type :  Permanent

Job Type :  Full Time

Travel Expectations : None