Facility Maintenance Technician II

GCI Communication Corp•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GCI's Facility Maintenance Technician II will perform preventive maintenance and repair of the Company’s facility infrastructure to maximize availability and provide the highest quality of service for our customers. This is an intermediate level position for the Facility Maintenance technician competent at performing moderately complex tasks. Requires strong working knowledge and understanding of HVAC, generators, batteries, light carpentry, and AC & DC power systems including installation, modifications, and test procedures. Receives general instructions on routine work and new assignments. Work is moderately supervised and reviewed for timeliness, accuracy, and following correct procedures.

Requirements

A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of six (6) years in a facility operation, maintenance environment, telecommunications technician role, or related background.
Upon hire may be required to successfully complete certifications and courses within a defined period, e.g., Defensive Driving.
Upon hire may be required to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card including DOT required drug testing.
Ability to travel to rural Alaskan communities for up to several days’ duration.
Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and successfully complete Defensive Driving course.
Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics, or related technical degree in mechanical HVAC, electrical, or vocational/military training within the electronics and telecommunications field.
Specialization in operating and maintaining HVAC, DC/AC power systems, generators, and structures designed for housing remote telecommunication electronics.
Telecommunications experience.
Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Dispatch to communities across the state of Alaska to perform preventative and corrective maintenance, repair, quality control inspections, and testing of company facilities.
Equipment includes, but is not limited to, HVAC, Generators, Batteries, UPS systems, Rectifiers, Fire Suppression, and power distribution systems.
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and company specifications.
Complete established facility-based maintenance routines designed to keep buildings within design performance conditions.
Ensure sites are neat, tidy, and in a compliant condition in accordance with occupancy type.
Monitor, coordinate, troubleshoot, and perform repairs on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
Replace light bulbs, filters, and other consumables as needed.
Ensure safety equipment is functional and accessible and that sites are maintained in a condition that will ensure effective operation of mechanical, power, and fire suppression systems.
Ensure facilities comply with safety regulations, conduct inspections, and support life and safety exercises.
Assist in setting up or dismantling office equipment, furniture, and machinery, and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
Assist with seasonal tasks like snow removal or grounds maintenance as needed.
May be required to perform routine maintenance or repair of Core Network Equipment.
Assist in maintaining and updating software for scheduling, tracking work orders, equipment, and preventative maintenance.
Manage the various equipment and technology platforms which include monitoring, alarms, proactive troubleshooting, provisioning, and phone support for field technicians.
Manage, support, and troubleshoot for the highest availability of company facility infrastructure.
Interface with vendors as a customer to resolve technical problems and gather technical data.
Open and track corrective tickets to resolve problems.
Track and inventory maintenance supplies and order materials as needed.
Document maintenance activities, ticket tracking, and report equipment issues.