Network Specialist

Maas Energy Works, Inc • Redding, CA

5d • $20 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Maas Energy Works is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Specialist to help build and maintain industrial IT networks. The role contributes to maintaining and optimizing the company’s network infrastructure and works with the Systems department. The company develops and operates agricultural waste-to-energy systems, including anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

The position is based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Redding, California. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Compensation starts at $20–$40 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Network Specialist or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and security software.
• Strong understanding of network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience with firewalls, switches, computers, and point-to-point radios.
• Experience remotely managing and troubleshooting computers and network devices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Proficiency in English.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a degree is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and document networked devices.
• Create and maintain drawings, IP sheets, SOPs, physical and software labels, cable-labeling standards, and hardware-installation standards.
• Manage device backups and disaster recovery.
• Follow network rack installation best practices; crimp patch-cable ends and manage cabling.
• Remotely manage and troubleshoot computers and network devices, including workstation monitoring and management.
• Troubleshoot point-to-point links and network connectivity issues remotely.
• Troubleshoot workstation issues remotely, including connectivity and slowness.
• Organize installation and maintenance schedules, parts acquisition, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement network solutions.
• Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access.
• Conduct regular network audits to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Stay up to date with emerging networking technologies and trends.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Eight and a half paid holidays per year.
• Two paid flexible holidays per year.
• ICHRA health insurance reimbursement or health insurance reimbursement.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional paid vacation accruing over the first 3–24 months.
• No-cost primary medical care membership accruing over the first 3–24 months.
• 401(k) accruing over the first 3–24 months.
• 401(k) matching accruing over the first 3–24 months.
• Quarterly profit share accruing over the first 3–24 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed