Master Building Equipment Mechanic

verizon; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a licensed HVAC professional to maintain and repair building systems, including electrical and mechanical components across multiple Verizon facilities. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize systems to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability.

The role requires practical hands-on skills, the ability to read diagrams, and a commitment to safety. Expect to work on-site with standard daytime shifts, with potential after-hours coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Tests - results must meet minimum requirements per company policy.
• Must meet OSHA and state safety requirements.
• Able to perform physical requirements including lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Frequent work aloft, with chemicals, high voltage, and high temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair uninterruptible power systems and related controls.
• Diagnose and repair standby power supplies and engine-driven alternators.
• Maintain electrical systems up to 480 volts.
• Assist outside contractors in overhaul of UPS and testing of electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair refrigeration components in environmental cooling systems up to 500 tons.
• Maintain energy management control systems and reprogram building operations.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Building systems

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Education

Vocational/technical training

EPA Type Universal Technician Certification

Tools

Hand tools & testing devices

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...

You're a licensed HVAC professional and well-rounded in other areas of building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, and even building mechanicals. If there’s a maintenance problem with our buildings, you’ve got it covered! Your professional training and commitment to excellence will ensure that Verizon’s building systems always operate at a maximum efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Operating, maintaining, and repairing uninterruptible power systems including rectifiers, inverters, batteries, and their associated controls and distribution.
• Diagnosing and repairing stand-by power supplies including diesel, gasoline, oil and other types of engine alternators and their associated controls and distribution in facilities other than switching.
• Maintaining, diagnosing and repairing building electrical systems of 480 volts or less.
• Assisting outside contractors in overhaul of uninterruptible stand-by power supplies and in testing of building electrical systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing failures in environmental cooling system refrigeration components, i.e., chillers, compressors, and their associated controls, etc., with capacities up to 500 tons.
• Maintaining hardware and software, diagnosing and repairing centralized energy management control systems including adding control points, reprogramming building operations through microprocessor software changes, etc.
• Maintaining emergency engines in critical administrative locations.
• Wears appropriate safety equipment.
• Spends most of shift walking, standing, and/or climbing ladders.
• Works independently with minimum supervision.
• May be exposed to all weather conditions.
• Works in various buildings and surroundings, such as roofs, attics, basements, offices, etc.
• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.
• Working evenings, weekends, holidays and unscheduled shifts as determined by the needs of the business.
• Work tour hours are 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday (hours may vary). Overtime is as needed by the Company.

What we’re looking for...

You know HVAC and other building systems like the back of your hand, and are anxious to put your knowledge and skills to work for the Verizon Team. You like to be busy and well-organized to stay on top of things. You take pride in a job well done because you know better matters!

You’ll need to have:

• Tests- Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet minimum requirements established by the Company, in accordance with Company policy.
• Must mee safety-related requirements including but not limited to those standards of safety imposed by OSHA, state agencies, manufacturers, and/or the Company.
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including, but limited to, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering heavy equipment weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Required to frequently work aloft, with chemicals, high voltage, high pressures, and high temperatures.
• Ability to use hand tools, meters, and testing devices.
• Ability to read floor plans and electric diagrams.
• Relevant vocational or technical training or 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Must hold Type Universal Technician Certification as designated by EPA regulations-40 CFR Part 82 Subpart H.
• Must hold a a valid state driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

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

Test(s) Required

Building Maintenance Qualification Test, Verizon Job Fit Test B

Test Previews

Where you’ll be working

In this worksite-based role, you’ll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid tim