Sr. Technician, Building Operations - (HVAC)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and company match

Defined Benefits Pension plan

Annual bonus potential

Benefits start on day 1

Job summary

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Technician, Facilities, to maintain and operate our building systems. You will perform plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and grounds maintenance while ensuring energy efficiency and occupant comfort through BAS and BMS controls.

You'll join a team focused on safety, reliability and excellent service to Nationwide's facilities, with opportunities for training, growth and contributing to a strong, safety-conscious

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• License/Certification/Designation: Industry trade certifications strongly preferred.
• Experience: At least four years of proven related work experience.
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: General knowledge specialized technical and skilled trade. For HVAC, mechanical and life safety systems, motor controls, vibration analysis and equipment balancing.
• Able to interpret blue prints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced skills to perform maintenance service and repairs in a specialized technical and skilled trade for Nationwide facilities.
• Ensures maximum operational efficiency of facilities and equipment, as well as handle all grounds and support equipment.
• Ensures all systems, including utility infrastructure, are fully operational and inspected according to accepted standards and practices, including preventive maintenance schedules.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance, repair programs and procedures for structural, HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing and/or refrigeration systems for the Nationwide facilities.
• May act as a source of direction for training and guidance of less experienced staff.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

If you're passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide's Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, \"on your side\" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Nationwide Building Operations role supporting facility and infrastructure performance through a structured four 10-hour shift schedule. Responsibilities include daily operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of building systems with a strong emphasis on utilizing and maintaining the Building Automation System (BAS) to ensure optimal HVAC performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. Nationwide offers: 401k and company match Defined Benefits Pension plan Annual bonus potential Benefits that start on day 1 #LI-CP1

Nationwide offers

• 401k and company match
• Defined Benefits Pension plan
• Annual bonus potential
• Benefits that start on day 1 #LI-CP1

Job Description Summary

Providing a safe, comfortable and reliable work environment to cultivate innovation and growth is our priority. It takes a diverse set of skills, talents and abilities to operate and maintain Nationwide facilities with integrity and excellence. If you love providing outstanding customer service and take pride in contributing to an exceptional associate experience, we want to know more about you! As a Senior Technician, Facilities, you will be a team member responsible for facility maintenance services and operations including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical maintenance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and operations, housekeeping and landscape/grounds maintenance.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Uses advanced skills to perform maintenance service and repairs in a specialized technical and skilled trade (see detailed responsibilities by skilled trades below) for Nationwide facilities.
• Ensures maximum operational efficiency of facilities and equipment, as well as handle all grounds and support equipment.
• Ensures all systems, including utility infrastructure, are fully operational and inspected according to accepted standards and practices, including preventive maintenance schedules.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance, repair programs and procedures for structural, HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing and/or refrigeration systems for the Nationwide facilities.
• May act as a source of direction for training and guidance of less experienced staff.
• Responds to customer service requests and responds to all maintenance, fire systems and emergency calls.
• Remains familiar with, and follows, all federal, state and local safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Responsibilities by specialized technical and skilled trade: PREDICTIVE: Serves as part of a team responsible for preventive/predictive infrastructure maintenance and repair.
• STRUCTURAL: Serves as part of a team responsible for carpentry, masonry and painting and lock work as related to facility maintenance and developing solutions to issues.
• ELECTRICAL: Serves as part of a team responsible for preventive/predictive electrical infrastructure maintenance and repair.
• HVAC and HVAC OPERATIONS: Serves as part of a team responsible for HVAC and HVAC Controls maintenance and controls. Maintains digitally-controlled building management system (BMS); programs BMS software and software devices to accommodate new equipment, hardware, processors or alteration of existing equipment. Tests water systems, life safety systems and administers chemical treatment programs.
• PLUMBING: Serves as part of a team responsible for plumbing, refrigeration and mechanical systems maintenance May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Supervisor/Manager. This is an individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• License/Certification/Designation: Industry trade certifications strongly preferred.
• Experience: At least four years of proven related work experience.
• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: General knowledge specialized technical and skilled trade. For HVAC, mechanical and life safety systems, motor controls, vibration analysis and equipment balancing. Must have general knowledge of all codes, principles and techniques associated with the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of HVAC, mechanical systems and devices. Able to solve and test mechanical systems and components. Able to interpret blue prints and electrical schematics. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
• Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values

Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions

Overtime Eligibility: Eligible (Non-exempt). Working Conditions: Building maintenance environment. Overtime and non- standard work hours as needed. May be required to work non-standard and/or rotating shifts. May be required to work outside in various weather conditions. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing over 50 ponds, and to push/move up to 100 pounds. Ability to lift, carry, walk, kneel, stoop, climb, balance, work from heights. Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and solutions. ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to the principal and essential function of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associated assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties. Safety Sensitive: This job has been identified as a Safety Sensitive position and, in accordance with our substance free workplace program, may be subject to random alcohol and other drug testing.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule. The national salary range for Sr Technician, Facilities - SS : $55,700.00-$103,500.00 The expected starting salary range for Sr Technician, Facilities - SS : $55,700.00 - $83,500.00 At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. Check out why others think we're a great place to work, too, and let us know – can you see yourself at Nationwide? Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.