IT Systems Administrator

KBS Builders is a leading modular building manufacturer in western Maine, producing residential and commercial structures for customers across New England. We are bringing our IT support in-house and are looking for a hands-on, all-around IT professional to be our dedicated on-site technology resource.

This is a sole IT role reporting to company leadership. You will be the go-to person for everything technology-related at KBS — supporting our people, keeping our systems running, and helping us modernize our infrastructure. It's a great fit for a versatile problem-solver who enjoys wearing many hats, owning their environment end to end, and seeing the direct impact of their work every day. You won't be a small cog in a large IT department — you'll be the whole department, with the autonomy that comes with it.

Two major projects are on the near-term horizon: upgrading our aging file and domain-controller servers, and migrating our project-based file storage from local servers to the cloud. You'll lead these initiatives, and we'll provide project-based contractor support so you're never carrying the heavy lifts alone.

What You'll Do

Day-to-Day Support

• Provide friendly, responsive support for all staff — desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, and peripherals.

• Set up, image, and deploy new workstations, including high-performance CAD/design workstations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues quickly to keep production and office staff productive.

Systems, Network & Cloud

• Administer and maintain our Windows Server environment, Active Directory, file shares, and backups.

• Manage our network — switches, firewall, Wi-Fi, and internet connectivity — across office and plant locations.

• Administer our cloud-based systems, including Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).

• Help lead the upgrade of aging file and domain-controller servers, and the migration of local project files to the cloud (with contractor support available).

• Own backups, disaster recovery, and business-continuity planning for critical systems.

Plant & Electronic Systems

• Support and maintain plant electronic systems, including the camera/video system, security and alarm systems, and door/card access control.

• Coordinate with vendors on specialized plant and building systems as needed.

Website, Marketing & Media

• Maintain and update the company website and social media accounts.

• Help edit and publish marketing and multimedia pieces (photos, video, graphics).

Security, Vendors & Ownership

• Maintain sensible, right-sized cybersecurity practices — patching, endpoint protection, access control, and user awareness.

• Manage relationships with technology vendors (ISP, hardware, software, security systems) and help manage the IT budget.

• Document systems, maintain an inventory, and build simple processes so the environment is well-organized and supportable.
• 3 years in a hands-on IT support, systems administration, or IT generalist role.

• Solid working knowledge of Windows desktops and Windows Server, Active Directory, and basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Wi-Fi).

• Experience administering Microsoft 365 / cloud services (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).

• Comfortable setting up, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware of all kinds.

• A self-starter who can work independently, prioritize well, and communicate clearly with non-technical coworkers.

• Reliable on-site presence at our western Maine facilities, with occasional after-hours availability for critical issues.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between local company locations as needed.

Nice to Have (Preferred, Not Required)

We don't expect one person to arrive with all of these — strength in several is a real plus, and we'll support you in growing into the rest.

• Experience with server upgrades/migrations and Active Directory or file-share migrations to the cloud.

• Experience supporting CAD or engineering workstations (e.g., AutoCAD) and their performance/licensing needs.

• Familiarity with camera/VMS, access control, or alarm/security systems.

• Backup and virtualization tools (Veeam, VMware, or similar).

• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or plant/OT environments.

• Some marketing, website, or multimedia editing experience is a plus.

• Relevant certifications (CompTIA A /Network /Security , Microsoft, Cisco CCNA).