Building Services Specialist - Generator

Ziply Fiber; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Quarterly performance bonus

Training and education reimbursement

Job summary

Ziply Fiber is seeking a Building Services Specialist—Generator in Gresham, Oregon. The role focuses on preventative and corrective maintenance for emergency generators, transfer switches, fuel tanks, and related equipment.

Requires field readiness, strict compliance, and ability to work varied hours as needed. Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in generator/diesel maintenance, valid license, and strong tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of generator and/or diesel engine maintenance experience preferred.
• Able to operate hand/power tools and testing devices.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and clean driving record.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on stationary and portable generators.
• Maintain fuel tanks and monitoring systems; manage CMMS records.
• Liaise with DEQ and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Operate in field with decisions based on analysis of equipment capabilities.
• May require evenings/nights, overtime, and out-of-town assignments.

Skills

Generator maintenance

Diesel engines

Tool usage

Electrical safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Building Services Specialist - Generator

Full time | Ziply Fiber | United States

Posted On 08/26/2026

Job Information

Department Name Technology

Telecommunications

City Gresham

97030

State/Province Oregon

Job Description

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated toelevating the connected livesof the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, arefreshingly great customer experience,andaffordableplans that putcustomersin charge.

As ourstate-of-the-artfiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

OurCompany Values:

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose whatisbest for them,andwesupport employeesin implementingnew ideasand solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest,human communication.

Job Summary

The Building Services Specialist’s primary duties are to perform preventative & corrective maintenance on emergency backup generators, transfer switches, fuel tanks, and auxiliary equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform preventative & corrective maintenance on stationary and portable generators.
• Perform preventive & corrective maintenance on fuel tanks and monitoring systems.
• Mobilize portable generators as needed.

Compliance and Certification

• Maintain all necessary state certifications required for generator and fuel system maintenance.
• Comply with all company and DEQ regulations.
• Liaison with DEQ representative regarding annual operating certificates.

Operational Execution

• Keep up with fast paced PM schedule.
• Make decisions in the field based on analysis, technical knowledge, and capabilities of equipment.
• May require working evening or night hours, overtime, emergency call outs, weekends, long hours during emergency conditions and out-of-town assignments.

Documentation and Tracking

• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS work order tracking program.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization .

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred of five (5) years of experience in generator and/or diesel engine maintenance & repair.
• Able to operate various hand/power tools & associated test equipment/devices/meters.
• Must have good organizing and planning skills to manage multiple job assignments.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently while using sound judgment and reasoning skills
• Able to prioritize and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within critical deadlines
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and schedules

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Business Services Specialist work involves driving a motor vehicle approximately 25% of the time and must be able to regularly and safely perform all functions of operating a motor vehicle. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary to frequently stand, walk, climb, or sit for prolonged periods of time and regularly position oneself (e.g. bend, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull) to handle, lift, and carry objects over 50 lbs.

A Building Services Specialist will sometimes work in tight quarters and is required to work with the following chemicals while performing maintenance duties: gasoline, lubricating oils and greases, number 2 diesel fuel, fiberglass, contact cleaner/solvents.

At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.

Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre-employment drug screening.