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Database Admin & IT Liason
$81k-101k (estimate)
Full Time | Retail 11 Months Ago
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Armstrong Garden Centers is Hiring a Remote Database Admin & IT Liason

  • Job Title: Database Administrator & IT Liaison
  • Location: Armstrong Growers (Remote Position)
  • Status: Full Time / Hourly
  • Reporting Relationships: VP / Branch Management
  • Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Weekends as needed.

Variety, Quality & Beauty

Armstrong Growers is an Employee-owned, wholesale bedding plant grower located in Southern California; it is a division of Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc. We operate five growing facilities in San Marcos, Santa Paula, Oxnard, Fallbrook, and Bermuda Dunes, CA serving Independent Garden Centers throughout California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, and Texas.
Armstrong Growers, a division of Armstrong Garden Centers Inc., is partnered with SBI Software; a customized operating platform that is specialized for the horticultural growing industry which operates our internal operations including: inventory control, production, customer ordering, shipping, accounting and overall operations management.
We are excited about your next step
If you're ready to jump in and feel that your background would be a great fit for this position - let us hear from you.

Summary

We are currently hiring for an experienced IT/Database Administrator to oversee our systems platform as well as support our internal teams. This position also collaborates closely with both the SBI Engineers as well as Axicom; IT Consultants & Cybersecurity partner.

In the future, this position will also be tasked with onboarding and supporting our east-coast growing operation (Pike Farm Nursery) as we introduce the SBI Operating platform to that division.
While SBI/Axicom knowledge is preferred, experience with general corporate operating platforms is welcomed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with and supports all departments within Armstrong Growers and soon Pike Farm Nursery with: Inventory Control, Sales, Operations, Shipping, Production, Accounting to ensure efficiency for each of their modules.
  • Troubleshoot any/all system/IT issues that can arise with SBI/Axicom on a priority basis.
  • Assist SBI and Axicom when onboarding new sites or equipment as growth and system improvements continues.
  • Manages any ongoing system "cases" for correction / improvement; keep the Management Team informed on progress.
  • Oversees the company database which is detailed including customers, products and inventory
  • Collaborates closely with Production in product creation, pricing and implementing within the system
  • Works closely with our VP/GM on annual price increase implementation and maintains the pricing system recently developed.
  • Works with Production/Sales to keep custom, SKU, UPC and Tax details current.
  • Monitors the health and functionality of the SBI database and troubleshoots minor issues before escalating. Monitors open SBI cases to help facilitate timely resolution.
  • Administers internal database access, permissions, and security, and helps provide system training for employees.
  • Works with SBI on system enhancements for both new and existing features
  • Coordinates with both Axicom and SBI to facilitate resolution when system issues involve both groups.
  • Assists with hardware changes/upgrades as needed.
  • Responds to emergency calls after hours and facilitates resolution as needed
  • Attend weekly Zoom production meetings to present and update the management team on issues being serviced and progress of projects

Education, Prior Work Experience and Specialized Skills and Knowledge

  • At least 5 years of systems platform computer experience & 1 year of database management experience

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions as well as being part of a team, maintaining professional courtesy and demeanor.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish PREFERRED
  • Ability to maintain a database and insure its updated
  • Ability to conduct data analysis and generate reports
  • Ability to perform basic IT troubleshooting, before escalating issues
  • Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
  • Be computer literate with the Windows operating system, Google products, and cloud networks. SBI experience PREFERRED.
  • College degree PREFERRED

Compensation

Hourly rate: will commensurate with experience

We have great benefits! (Benefits available to full-time associates)
  • Major medical, dental, vision, and other group benefits.
  • Paid holidays and paid vacation.
  • Participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Participate in Company 401k
  • 30% Employee Discount at Armstrong Garden Centers.

Safety First!

Physical Environment/Working Conditions

Can requires extensive use of back, legs, knees, arms, feet and hands for lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, and walking. Unassisted lifting limits up to 50 lbs. Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day.

We want to hear from you

See what you are looking for? We want to hear from you. We are always looking for great talent on our team.
Have questions or don't see what you are looking for? We still want to hear from you. Our Human Resources team is here to help.
Restrictions apply. Pricing, promotions and availability may vary by location and at www.armstronggarden.com or www.shop.armstronggarden.com.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Retail

SALARY

$81k-101k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/29/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/12/2024

WEBSITE

armstronggarden.com

HEADQUARTERS

TEMECULA, CA

SIZE

100 - 200

FOUNDED

1889

CEO

KEVIN MILES

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Retail

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About Armstrong Garden Centers

We were founded in 1889 and are proud to be 100% employee owned. With 31 retail stores across California, we serve California gardeners and are the largest independent retail nursery company. We offer garden solutions from start to finish including landscape design, installation and garden consultation. In addition to our retail stores we have over 100 acres of growing grounds and green houses, we grow what we sell. We have hundreds of horticultural experts to help answer those tough gardening questions. We love what we do and we love to share our knowledge.

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