Engineering Jobs Full Time Jobs in Appleton, MN

About the Role
We're looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians & Mechanics to keep our production and facility equipment running at peak performance. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure smooth operations and zero downtime.
What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, and repair food processing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders to complete service tasks.
• Perform routine plant inspections and address potential issues proactively.
• Respond quickly to maintenance calls to keep production moving.
• Maintain utility systems to prevent downtime.
• Keep accurate records for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and food safety standards.
• Participate in required safety and quality training.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Tech Savvy: Basic computer skills for work orders and documentation.
• Problem Solver: Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
• Team Player: Good communication and time management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Welding experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts on a 5-2-2-5 schedule rotation
• Work every other weekend
• Only work 7 days out of 14!

Compensation

• Starting base pay range: $24.95-$31.18 per hour, based on education, experience, and qualifications.
• Up to 14% additional pay for night shift
• Double-time pay for Sundays and Holidays

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 5% company contribution
• Profit sharing plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive insurance benefits

Additional Details

• Work Environment: Shop and plant setting with exposure to moving parts, vibration, temperature changes, and loud noise.
• Travel: Less than 5%.
• Other Requirements: High school diploma/GED, valid driver's license, minimum age 18.

Ready to join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement? Apply today and help us keep production running smoothly!

Position Summary
In this role, you'll help keep our production systems running safely and efficiently. You'll install, repair, calibrate, and maintain the controls and instrumentation that support our food‑processing operations. You'll also help troubleshoot issues, support preventive maintenance, and contribute to projects that improve our equipment and processes.
What You'll Do
• Install, maintain, and calibrate controls and instrumentation used in food production.
• Develop PLC programs and help design SCADA control system architecture.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and make effective repairs.
• Complete both scheduled and unscheduled repairs on plant equipment.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, electrical drawings, P&IDs, and work orders.
• Safely operate utility systems (steam, ammonia, compressed air, electrical, water, etc.).
• Complete corrective action tasks within 30 days.
• Use and handle chemicals safely while wearing proper protective equipment.
• Lead and manage large controls projects—from building and programming to testing.
• Maintain training required to serve on the emergency response team.
• Follow all food safety and GMP requirements to ensure product quality.
• Respond quickly to production floor controls requests to prevent lost production time.
What You Bring
• Strong technical skills
• Good problem‑solving ability
• Clear communication
• Comfort using computers
• Ability to manage your time and take initiative
Work Environment
You'll work in a mix of office, shop, and production plant settings. You may occasionally be exposed to:
• loud noise
• moving mechanical parts
• temperature changes
• fumes or airborne particles
• vibration
Schedule
This is a full‑time night shift position.
You'll work 11-12 hour shifts on an alternating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
This role also participates in an on‑call rotation.
Travel
Minimal—less than 5%.
Required Education & Experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree in a related technical field OR equivalent years of controls experience
• Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
• Ability to speak both English and Spanish
Additional Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license (or be able to obtain one before starting)
Other Notes
This job description is not a complete list of every duty or responsibility. Tasks may change as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary The Water Specialist ensures all product contact water (city water and plant generated potable water) used in the facility meets regulatory FDA Grade 'A' Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) requirements and internal food safety and quality standards. This role oversees water treatment systems, monitors water quality, supports compliance with FDA/FSMA, and ensure all water used in manufacturing, sanitation, ingredient preparation and CIP systems is compliant with internal, customer, and regulatory expectations. Essential Functions Water Quality Monitoring & Control

• Conduct routine sampling/testing following PMO Chapter 7 and company requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate water analysis equipment (e.g. chlorine meters, turbidity meters...).
• Maintain accurate logs for raw, treated, and post-treatment water.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify areas with continuous improvement opportunity.

Water System Management

• Monitor and maintain water treatment, filtration, RO, UV and/or chemical dosing systems.
• Manage water inventory through planning and predicting production of potable water and purchase of city water.
• Ensure proper functioning of backflow preventers, piping, storage tanks and distribution systems.
• Participate in maintenance planning and troubleshooting of water system components.
• Maintain sanitary design and hygienic standards for all water contact infrastructure, including:
• CIP rinse and final rinse water.
• Direct-contact water used in equipment, valves, and product pathways.
• Auxiliary systems (condensate of whey/evaporator water reuse, RO water, softened water).
• Ensure proper function and sanitation of water filtration, reverse osmosis/polishers, chemical treatment (chlorination, chlorine dioxide generation...), UV systems, and CIP integrated water routes.
• Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot water heaters, boilers, supply lines, and backflow preventers.

Compliance

• Ensure water quality meets PMO Chapter 7 requirements, FDA/FSMA Preventive Controls, and state dairy regulations.
• Maintain complete water system records for FDA/state inspections, IMS audits, and third-party audits.
• Support hazard analyses (HACCP/PC) with specific focus on water as an ingredient and indirect-contact risk factor.
• Lead water-related corrective action investigations and preventive action documentation.

Documentation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain water sampling schedules, test results, calibration records, and system maintenance documentation.
• Update and manage SOPs and SSOPs for dairy water systems, CIP water use, and water testing protocols.
• Provide monthly reports to Quality/Food Safety leadership summarizing trends, deviations, and system performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize water usage, reduce chemical consumption, and improve microbial control.

Training & Cross-Functional Support

• Train CIP operators, production, and sanitation teams on proper water quality expectations and testing procedures.
• Support Engineering during new equipment installations or modifications to ensure water contact areas meet sanitary design.
• Serve as the dairy plant's subject matter expert during customer visits, SQF/BRC audits, and regulatory inspections.

Competencies Page Break Problem Solving/AnalysisIntegrityDependableStrong Communication SkillsTeamworkInnovativeComputer SkillsTime Management/InitiativeAttentive to detailContinuous Learning Page Break Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities but will provide guidance and direction to plant staff.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in an office, lab and plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Exposed to extreme temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, typically working Monday through Friday. This position may require some work on weekends and holidays.TravelLess than five percent travel expected for this position. Required Education, Experience & Certifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in dairy manufacturing, water treatment, or environmental monitoring.
• Understanding of CIP systems, dairy sanitation, and hygienic design principles.
• Familiarity with PMO Chapter 7, FSMA, and state dairy regulatory requirements.
• Experience with microbial testing, water analysis equipment, and trend evaluation.

Preferred Education , Experience & Certifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• HACCP and/or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification.
• Experience with RO systems, evaporator condensate reuse (COW), and dairy utility systems.
• Knowledge of SSOP development, CIP troubleshooting, and environmental microbiology.

Additional Eligibility QualificationsMinimum age requirement is 18. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary The Water Specialist ensures all product contact water (city water and plant generated potable water) used in the facility meets regulatory FDA Grade 'A' Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) requirements and internal food safety and quality standards. This role oversees water treatment systems, monitors water quality, supports compliance with FDA/FSMA, and ensure all water used in manufacturing, sanitation, ingredient preparation and CIP systems is compliant with internal, customer, and regulatory expectations. Essential Functions Water Quality Monitoring & Control

• Conduct routine sampling/testing following PMO Chapter 7 and company requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate water analysis equipment (e.g. chlorine meters, turbidity meters...).
• Maintain accurate logs for raw, treated, and post-treatment water.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify areas with continuous improvement opportunity.

Water System Management

• Monitor and maintain water treatment, filtration, RO, UV and/or chemical dosing systems.
• Manage water inventory through planning and predicting production of potable water and purchase of city water.
• Ensure proper functioning of backflow preventers, piping, storage tanks and distribution systems.
• Participate in maintenance planning and troubleshooting of water system components.
• Maintain sanitary design and hygienic standards for all water contact infrastructure, including:
• CIP rinse and final rinse water.
• Direct-contact water used in equipment, valves, and product pathways.
• Auxiliary systems (condensate of whey/evaporator water reuse, RO water, softened water).
• Ensure proper function and sanitation of water filtration, reverse osmosis/polishers, chemical treatment (chlorination, chlorine dioxide generation...), UV systems, and CIP integrated water routes.
• Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot water heaters, boilers, supply lines, and backflow preventers.

Compliance

• Ensure water quality meets PMO Chapter 7 requirements, FDA/FSMA Preventive Controls, and state dairy regulations.
• Maintain complete water system records for FDA/state inspections, IMS audits, and third-party audits.
• Support hazard analyses (HACCP/PC) with specific focus on water as an ingredient and indirect-contact risk factor.
• Lead water-related corrective action investigations and preventive action documentation.

Documentation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain water sampling schedules, test results, calibration records, and system maintenance documentation.
• Update and manage SOPs and SSOPs for dairy water systems, CIP water use, and water testing protocols.
• Provide monthly reports to Quality/Food Safety leadership summarizing trends, deviations, and system performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize water usage, reduce chemical consumption, and improve microbial control.

Training & Cross-Functional Support

• Train CIP operators, production, and sanitation teams on proper water quality expectations and testing procedures.
• Support Engineering during new equipment installations or modifications to ensure water contact areas meet sanitary design.
• Serve as the dairy plant's subject matter expert during customer visits, SQF/BRC audits, and regulatory inspections.

Competencies Page Break Problem Solving/AnalysisIntegrityDependableStrong Communication SkillsTeamworkInnovativeComputer SkillsTime Management/InitiativeAttentive to detailContinuous Learning Page Break Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities but will provide guidance and direction to plant staff.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in an office, lab and plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Exposed to extreme temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, typically working Monday through Friday. This position may require some work on weekends and holidays.TravelLess than five percent travel expected for this position. Required Education, Experience & Certifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in dairy manufacturing, water treatment, or environmental monitoring.
• Understanding of CIP systems, dairy sanitation, and hygienic design principles.
• Familiarity with PMO Chapter 7, FSMA, and state dairy regulatory requirements.
• Experience with microbial testing, water analysis equipment, and trend evaluation.

Preferred Education , Experience & Certifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• HACCP and/or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification.
• Experience with RO systems, evaporator condensate reuse (COW), and dairy utility systems.
• Knowledge of SSOP development, CIP troubleshooting, and environmental microbiology.

Additional Eligibility QualificationsMinimum age requirement is 18. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary The Water Specialist ensures all product contact water (city water and plant generated potable water) used in the facility meets regulatory FDA Grade 'A' Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) requirements and internal food safety and quality standards. This role oversees water treatment systems, monitors water quality, supports compliance with FDA/FSMA, and ensure all water used in manufacturing, sanitation, ingredient preparation and CIP systems is compliant with internal, customer, and regulatory expectations. Essential Functions Water Quality Monitoring & Control

• Conduct routine sampling/testing following PMO Chapter 7 and company requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate water analysis equipment (e.g. chlorine meters, turbidity meters...).
• Maintain accurate logs for raw, treated, and post-treatment water.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify areas with continuous improvement opportunity.

Water System Management

• Monitor and maintain water treatment, filtration, RO, UV and/or chemical dosing systems.
• Manage water inventory through planning and predicting production of potable water and purchase of city water.
• Ensure proper functioning of backflow preventers, piping, storage tanks and distribution systems.
• Participate in maintenance planning and troubleshooting of water system components.
• Maintain sanitary design and hygienic standards for all water contact infrastructure, including:
• CIP rinse and final rinse water.
• Direct-contact water used in equipment, valves, and product pathways.
• Auxiliary systems (condensate of whey/evaporator water reuse, RO water, softened water).
• Ensure proper function and sanitation of water filtration, reverse osmosis/polishers, chemical treatment (chlorination, chlorine dioxide generation...), UV systems, and CIP integrated water routes.
• Partner with Maintenance to troubleshoot water heaters, boilers, supply lines, and backflow preventers.

Compliance

• Ensure water quality meets PMO Chapter 7 requirements, FDA/FSMA Preventive Controls, and state dairy regulations.
• Maintain complete water system records for FDA/state inspections, IMS audits, and third-party audits.
• Support hazard analyses (HACCP/PC) with specific focus on water as an ingredient and indirect-contact risk factor.
• Lead water-related corrective action investigations and preventive action documentation.

Documentation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain water sampling schedules, test results, calibration records, and system maintenance documentation.
• Update and manage SOPs and SSOPs for dairy water systems, CIP water use, and water testing protocols.
• Provide monthly reports to Quality/Food Safety leadership summarizing trends, deviations, and system performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize water usage, reduce chemical consumption, and improve microbial control.

Training & Cross-Functional Support

• Train CIP operators, production, and sanitation teams on proper water quality expectations and testing procedures.
• Support Engineering during new equipment installations or modifications to ensure water contact areas meet sanitary design.
• Serve as the dairy plant's subject matter expert during customer visits, SQF/BRC audits, and regulatory inspections.

Competencies Page Break Problem Solving/AnalysisIntegrityDependableStrong Communication SkillsTeamworkInnovativeComputer SkillsTime Management/InitiativeAttentive to detailContinuous Learning Page Break Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities but will provide guidance and direction to plant staff.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in an office, lab and plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Exposed to extreme temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, typically working Monday through Friday. This position may require some work on weekends and holidays.TravelLess than five percent travel expected for this position. Required Education, Experience & Certifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in dairy manufacturing, water treatment, or environmental monitoring.
• Understanding of CIP systems, dairy sanitation, and hygienic design principles.
• Familiarity with PMO Chapter 7, FSMA, and state dairy regulatory requirements.
• Experience with microbial testing, water analysis equipment, and trend evaluation.

Preferred Education , Experience & Certifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• HACCP and/or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification.
• Experience with RO systems, evaporator condensate reuse (COW), and dairy utility systems.
• Knowledge of SSOP development, CIP troubleshooting, and environmental microbiology.

Additional Eligibility QualificationsMinimum age requirement is 18. Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.

Cheese Plant Operator
Location: Milbank, SD
Schedule: Full-time, rotating shifts, Night: 5:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.
Weekend Work: Alternating weekends
About the Role
Join our team and help package high-quality cheese that customers love! In this role, you'll work in a modern food production environment, making sure every box meets our quality and safety standards. If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a team, and want a stable career with growth opportunities, this job is for you.
What You'll Do

• Package cheese into large boxes following standard procedures.
• Operate equipment in the packaging room safely and efficiently.
• Check weights and make sure each box meets specifications.
• Keep records and complete paperwork accurately.
• Maintain safety and quality by following food safety guidelines and wearing proper PPE.
• Assist with cleaning and sanitation
• Help train new team members when needed.
• Communicate with your supervisor to keep production running smoothly.

What We're Looking For

• Team player with good communication skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to follow safety and quality standards.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to obtain Forklift certification
• Must be 18 or older .

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Work only half the nights of the year.
• Opportunities for training and advancement.
• Work with a team that values safety, quality, and teamwork.

Work Environment:
You'll be in a food production setting with moving equipment and some noise. Proper safety gear is provided.
Ready to join us? Apply today and start building a career in the dairy industry!
5-2-2-5
5:00 pm - 5:00 am

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes administering Windows servers, virtual environments, and network systems such as switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. The role provides advanced technical support for complex issues, helps resolve system problems efficiently, and supports continuous improvement of IT services. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available.
Essential Functions

• Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Windows Server (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, and server roles/features). Perform regular backup/restore tests and capacity planning.
• Virtualization (VMware ESXi): Manage ESXi hosts and clusters, vCenter, resource pools, templates, snapshots, VM provisioning, and lifecycle. Monitor performance, remediate host/VM issues, and maintain HA/DRS configuration.
• Cisco Network (Switches/APs/Firewalls): Configure and support Cisco switches (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless access points/controllers, and firewalls including VLANs, STP, trunking, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPN, QoS, and segmentation. Collaborate on network designs that prioritize resilience, security, and scalability.
• Layer 3 Support: Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across servers, virtualization, and network domains. Lead troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Maintain and tune system and network monitoring, logs, and alerting. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security anomalies.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security baselines, patch management, endpoint protection, firewall policies, identity and access controls, and least privilege standards. Assist with audit readiness and documentation.
• Backup/DR/BCP: Administer backup jobs, conduct periodic recovery drills, and support disaster recovery/BCP activities for on prem workloads and critical applications.
• Change Management: Prepare implementation plans, risk assessments, and rollback procedures. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate planned downtime to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate configuration records, network/server diagrams, inventory, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and access credentials management.
• Vendor & MSP Coordination: Work with vendors and managed service providers to troubleshoot issues, schedule upgrades, and evaluate solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize infrastructure operations; contribute to technology roadmaps and lifecycle refresh plans.
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality with company information at all times.

Competencies
Technical Expertise Problem Solving/Analysis Security Mindset Detail Oriented Communication Proficiency Initiative
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and data-center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology.
Physical Demands
The physical demands for this position are mainly sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional work in server rooms and network closets may require bending, kneeling, and ladder use.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, onsite role located in Milbank, SD. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional responsibility for rotating on-call coverage that may include evenings and weekends.
Travel
Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training and development.
Required Education, Experience & Certifications
Associate's degree in computer/network security, information technology or related field and/or equivalent experience. 3+ years of system administration in production environments.
Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications .
Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years in infrastructure/system administration. Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, Windows, VMware, etc.) Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position Summary
In this role, you'll help keep our production systems running safely and efficiently. You'll install, repair, calibrate, and maintain the controls and instrumentation that support our food‑processing operations. You'll also help troubleshoot issues, support preventive maintenance, and contribute to projects that improve our equipment and processes.
What You'll Do
• Install, maintain, and calibrate controls and instrumentation used in food production.
• Develop PLC programs and help design SCADA control system architecture.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and make effective repairs.
• Complete both scheduled and unscheduled repairs on plant equipment.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, electrical drawings, P&IDs, and work orders.
• Safely operate utility systems (steam, ammonia, compressed air, electrical, water, etc.).
• Complete corrective action tasks within 30 days.
• Use and handle chemicals safely while wearing proper protective equipment.
• Lead and manage large controls projects—from building and programming to testing.
• Maintain training required to serve on the emergency response team.
• Follow all food safety and GMP requirements to ensure product quality.
• Respond quickly to production floor controls requests to prevent lost production time.
What You Bring
• Strong technical skills
• Good problem‑solving ability
• Clear communication
• Comfort using computers
• Ability to manage your time and take initiative
Work Environment
You'll work in a mix of office, shop, and production plant settings. You may occasionally be exposed to:
• loud noise
• moving mechanical parts
• temperature changes
• fumes or airborne particles
• vibration
Schedule
This is a full‑time night shift position.
You'll work 11-12 hour shifts on an alternating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
This role also participates in an on‑call rotation.
Travel
Minimal—less than 5%.
Required Education & Experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate degree in a related technical field OR equivalent years of controls experience
• Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems
• Ability to speak both English and Spanish
Additional Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver's license (or be able to obtain one before starting)
Other Notes
This job description is not a complete list of every duty or responsibility. Tasks may change as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes administering Windows servers, virtual environments, and network systems such as switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. The role provides advanced technical support for complex issues, helps resolve system problems efficiently, and supports continuous improvement of IT services. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available.
Essential Functions

• Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Windows Server (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, and server roles/features). Perform regular backup/restore tests and capacity planning.
• Virtualization (VMware ESXi): Manage ESXi hosts and clusters, vCenter, resource pools, templates, snapshots, VM provisioning, and lifecycle. Monitor performance, remediate host/VM issues, and maintain HA/DRS configuration.
• Cisco Network (Switches/APs/Firewalls): Configure and support Cisco switches (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless access points/controllers, and firewalls including VLANs, STP, trunking, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPN, QoS, and segmentation. Collaborate on network designs that prioritize resilience, security, and scalability.
• Layer 3 Support: Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across servers, virtualization, and network domains. Lead troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Maintain and tune system and network monitoring, logs, and alerting. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security anomalies.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security baselines, patch management, endpoint protection, firewall policies, identity and access controls, and least privilege standards. Assist with audit readiness and documentation.
• Backup/DR/BCP: Administer backup jobs, conduct periodic recovery drills, and support disaster recovery/BCP activities for on prem workloads and critical applications.
• Change Management: Prepare implementation plans, risk assessments, and rollback procedures. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate planned downtime to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate configuration records, network/server diagrams, inventory, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and access credentials management.
• Vendor & MSP Coordination: Work with vendors and managed service providers to troubleshoot issues, schedule upgrades, and evaluate solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize infrastructure operations; contribute to technology roadmaps and lifecycle refresh plans.
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality with company information at all times.

Competencies
Technical Expertise Problem Solving/Analysis Security Mindset Detail Oriented Communication Proficiency Initiative
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and data-center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology.
Physical Demands
The physical demands for this position are mainly sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional work in server rooms and network closets may require bending, kneeling, and ladder use.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, onsite role located in Milbank, SD. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional responsibility for rotating on-call coverage that may include evenings and weekends.
Travel
Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training and development.
Required Education, Experience & Certifications
Associate's degree in computer/network security, information technology or related field and/or equivalent experience. 3+ years of system administration in production environments.
Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications .
Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years in infrastructure/system administration. Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, Windows, VMware, etc.) Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes administering Windows servers, virtual environments, and network systems such as switches, wireless access points, and firewalls. The role provides advanced technical support for complex issues, helps resolve system problems efficiently, and supports continuous improvement of IT services. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure critical systems remain available.
Essential Functions

• Windows Server Administration: Install, configure, harden, patch, and maintain Windows Server (AD DS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file/print services, and server roles/features). Perform regular backup/restore tests and capacity planning.
• Virtualization (VMware ESXi): Manage ESXi hosts and clusters, vCenter, resource pools, templates, snapshots, VM provisioning, and lifecycle. Monitor performance, remediate host/VM issues, and maintain HA/DRS configuration.
• Cisco Network (Switches/APs/Firewalls): Configure and support Cisco switches (Layer 2/Layer 3), wireless access points/controllers, and firewalls including VLANs, STP, trunking, routing, ACLs, NAT, VPN, QoS, and segmentation. Collaborate on network designs that prioritize resilience, security, and scalability.
• Layer 3 Support: Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and service requests across servers, virtualization, and network domains. Lead troubleshooting, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Maintain and tune system and network monitoring, logs, and alerting. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and security anomalies.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security baselines, patch management, endpoint protection, firewall policies, identity and access controls, and least privilege standards. Assist with audit readiness and documentation.
• Backup/DR/BCP: Administer backup jobs, conduct periodic recovery drills, and support disaster recovery/BCP activities for on prem workloads and critical applications.
• Change Management: Prepare implementation plans, risk assessments, and rollback procedures. Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate planned downtime to stakeholders.
• Documentation: Create and maintain accurate configuration records, network/server diagrams, inventory, runbooks, standard operating procedures, and access credentials management.
• Vendor & MSP Coordination: Work with vendors and managed service providers to troubleshoot issues, schedule upgrades, and evaluate solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize infrastructure operations; contribute to technology roadmaps and lifecycle refresh plans.
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality with company information at all times.

Competencies
Technical Expertise Problem Solving/Analysis Security Mindset Detail Oriented Communication Proficiency Initiative
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and data-center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technology.
Physical Demands
The physical demands for this position are mainly sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and frequently sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional work in server rooms and network closets may require bending, kneeling, and ladder use.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, onsite role located in Milbank, SD. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional responsibility for rotating on-call coverage that may include evenings and weekends.
Travel
Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for training and development.
Required Education, Experience & Certifications
Associate's degree in computer/network security, information technology or related field and/or equivalent experience. 3+ years of system administration in production environments.
Preferred Education, Experience & Certifications .
Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years in infrastructure/system administration. Relevant industry certifications (Cisco, Windows, VMware, etc.) Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of responsibilities, duties or tasks that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities, duties and tasks may change at any time with or without notice.
Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm