Facility Maintenance Technician I (Bethel, AK)
Facility Maintenance Technician I (Bethel, AK)
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$2500 Hiring Bonus! GCIs Facility Maintenance Technician I will perform preventative maintenance and repair of the Companys telecommunication facility infrastructure to maximize availability and provide the highest quality of service for our customers. Internal customers include the Facilities Engineering group and entire Technology Solutions department and external customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS: COMPETENCIES: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS: The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to an immediate emergency. As such you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services. Diversity Equity and Inclusion: At GCI we foster a culture of inclusivity by nurturing an environment where the varied perspectives of our employees customers and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community as we grow and empower a diverse workforce that provides equitable opportunity for every Trailblazer. Culture Engagement and Connection:At GCI we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees customers and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer. EEO:GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability veteran status or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law. DISCLAIMER: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.
- Dispatches to Rural Alaskan communities to perform preventive maintenance quality control inspections and repair of Company facility equipment. Understands the unique travel lodging and customs of rural Alaskan communities.
- Ensure completion of established facilitybased maintenance routines designed to keep buildings within design performance conditions. Equipment includes but is not limited to HVAC Generators Batteries UPS systems Rectifiers Fire Suppression and power distribution systems. Open and track corrective tickets to resolve problems. May be required to perform routine maintenance or repair of Core Network Equipment.
- Manage the various equipment/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. May be required to perform routine maintenance or repair of Core Network Equipment.
- Assist in maintaining and updating facility software for scheduling tracking work orders equipment and preventative maintenance.
- ACCOUNTABILITY Takes ownership for actions decisions and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
- BASIC PRINCIPLES Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust confidence and respect; adheres to GCIs Code of Conduct for Employees the Basic Principles.
- COLLABORATION Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
- COMMUNICATION Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
- COMPLIANCE Follows internal controls; protects company and customer confidential information; abides by GCIs Code of Business Conduct & Ethics. Interprets and accurately applies applicable codes regulations policies procedures guidelines etc.
- CUSTOMER FOCUS Develops positive rapport with customers. Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction. Ability to promote teamwork and encourage a professional courteous work ethic.
- RELIABILITY Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings training and other work obligations.
- RESULTS Uses a combination of home/business wiring adjusting installation and service of consumer electronics equipment knowledge initiative sound decision making innovation adaptability and problem solving. Ability in maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC DC and AC power systems and various building structures designed for telecommunication equipment. Ability to maintain emergency backup & prime power generation battery plants. Knowledgeable with general electrical skills both high and low voltage. Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and manuals and solve technical problems in a timely manner.
- SAFETY & SECURITY Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of operating a Windows based PC and applications such as Word Excel Visio Project Teams and SharePoint are required.
Additional Job Requirements:
This is an entry level position for the Facility Maintenance technician. Must have a basic understanding of HVAC generators batteries and AC & DC power systems. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance/repair and testing of plant facilities in compliance with all applicable codes regulations and company specifications. Works under close supervision and must be able to work and complete tasks on time.
Required: *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 yearforyear basis
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of four (4) years in afacility 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.
Preferred:
- 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.
- Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires driving a companyowned vehicle company provided vehicle or use of a personal vehicle on behalf of the possess and maintain a valid drivers license proof of insurance a satisfactory driving record and successfully complete Defensive Driving course.
- Work is primarily sedentary requiring daily routine computer usage.
- Ability to work shifts as assigned work in standard office/home office setting and operate standard office equipment.
- 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.
- Available to work additional time on weekends holidays before or after normal work hours when necessaryto support remotely located personnel.
- Travel to and work in remote service communities required sometimes in harsh arctic weather conditions utilizing small aircraft.
- Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
- Daily office tasks frequently involve operation of standard office equipment (computer phone fax copier) and processing paperwork.
- Work requires multitasking often with simultaneous or overlapping deadlines in an environment of everchanging technology and workforce development.
- Ability to position self to access items at varying heights.
- Ability to safely move transport and position items up to 50lbs.
- Subject to adverse weather and driving conditions.
- Must be able and willing to travel work flexible hours including but not limited to overtime oncall and/or additional time on weekends holidays evenings before or after normal shift hours. May require up to 50% travel. Rotational oncall is required.
- Ability to tolerate temperature and weather extremes found in the Alaskan arctic environment (fumes and odors dust low light conditions rain sleet snow hail wind temperature extremes). Must be able to work in a remote arctic environment. Ability to travel by small airplane to rural Alaskan communities for several days duration. Ability to travel and work outside in typical Alaskan cold weather (20 to 30F).
- Drug Testing: Participation in a DOT or nonDOT drug and alcohol testing program may be required to satisfy conditions of a contract or proposed contract with a business partner or client. This includes preemployment random reasonable suspicion postaccident return to duty and followup testing.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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