Buildings Equipment Mechanic

Verizon • East Greenwich, RI

6d • $41,990 - $114,946 • Onsite

About The Position

The Buildings Equipment Mechanic starts, operates, repairs, and maintains building systems and equipment, including heating and air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, electrical, and other building-related systems. The role performs major repairs and replacements of mechanical plant equipment and installs, repairs, and calibrates pneumatic and/or electric controls used to operate equipment and control temperature and humidity. The mechanic reviews work orders, operating instructions, diagrams, building plans, and mechanical equipment drawings; performs inspections and repairs according to company practices and applicable regulations; follows Verizon safety procedures; and posts current certificates and permits as required. Additional duties may be assigned.

The role is worksite-based and onsite at a defined location. The stated work tour is 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, though hours may vary. Overtime may be required, and scheduled tours may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and other days as business needs require. Tours may change in accordance with labor contract requirements. The work includes climbing ladders, working aloft, and lifting, carrying, and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

• Two-year associate degree or equivalent certification from a technical or vocational school in ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical work, and heating plant operations and maintenance.
• At least two years of experience in ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical work, and heating plant operations and maintenance.
• Valid Rhode Island refrigeration (journeyman) license.
• Ability to pass, obtain, and maintain a current certificate of fitness for one or more of the following: fire standpipe, sprinkler, welding, oil burner, and air compressor operation.
• Universal Technician Certification as designated by EPA regulations, 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart H.
• Valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Meet minimum requirements in standard tests for the position, in accordance with Company policy.
• Meet safety-related requirements imposed by OSHA, state agencies, manufacturers, and/or the Company.
• Complete a required medical evaluation and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, carrying, and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Be available to work scheduled tours designated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or business needs, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and non-scheduled or non-consecutive days.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience performing maintenance and repairs on commercial HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Start, operate, repair, and maintain heating and air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, electrical, and other building-related systems and equipment.
• Perform major repairs and replacements of mechanical plant equipment.
• Install, repair, and calibrate pneumatic and/or electric controls used to operate equipment and control temperature and humidity.
• Inspect equipment and systems and make repairs as required by company practices and applicable regulations or ordinances.
• Review and interpret work orders, operating instructions, diagrams, building plans, and mechanical equipment drawings.
• Follow established Verizon safety practices and procedures.
• Post current certificates and permits as required.
• Perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree