Salary: $74,917.00 - $110,022.00 Annually
Location : Celina
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: IT
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

Summary
What You'll Be Doing

Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated.

As the IT Systems Administrator, you will: maintain and update the Enterprise Server Environment as required through the change management process. The Systems Administrator also serves as an escalation point for service issues and requests.

For the full IT Systems Administrator job description, click here.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule - 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Thursday
• Telework option - one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What You'll Bring

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Systems Administration supporting Windows Operating Systems as well as virtual environments. Experience with Nutanix AHV is preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver's license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative

City of Celina Employee Benefits

Four day work week for most positions!

Vacation

• 80 hours per year up to the completion of 5 years of service
• 120 hours per year up to the completion of 10 years of service
• 160 hours per year from 11 years of service forward

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
**Plus, floating holidays
**Plus, birthday holiday

Sick Leave Accrues at the rate of one day per continuous month of service for full-time employees for a total of twelve (12) days per year. Can be taken after six months of employment.
Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 7% employee contribution; 2 to 1 City match
• 5-year vesting; 20-year retirement
• ICMA RC - 457 deferred compensation plan

Health Insurance

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - 100% city paid
• Optional plans offered including Short-Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance
• Dependent coverage available

Education

• Work-Related Professional Association
• Memberships & Professional Certifications
• Licenses and Continuing Education
• Reimbursement amount varies

01

Do you understand that this is not a remote opportunity?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you live within an hour of Celina city limits?

• Yes
• No

03

If no, please describe your plan and timeframe to relocate.
Required Question