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 will be responsible for the monitoring, testing, preventative maintenance and repair of electrical systems, alarming and monitoring systems, to ensure they remain in a fully operational condition, utilizing your knowledge of electrical theory, pipefitting, and structural layout, per specifications and operational procedures in Verizon Network Facility locations. You will perform maintenance and repair of the physical facilities structures, security and peripheral systems. You will handle the emergency power backup systems and physical facility remedies at all technical facilities. As the first responder during natural disasters or any facilities threat to the network’s integrity, your role will be critical in ensuring best in class customer experience.
- Performing routine preventative maintenance on Generators, DC Plants/Batteries/Rectifiers, UPS, ATS/Switching Gear, , and
- Providing maintenance and repair of electrical systems, and related energy management systems.
- Maintaining, diagnosing, testing, overhauling, installing, and repairing a variety of AC, DC, ATS. UPS, batteries, rectifiers and electrical systems.
- Monitoring facility environmental conditions and addressing any issues.
- Assisting engineers with design of new installations or upgrades to facility equipment.
- Inspecting current electrical systems for effectiveness and safety.
- Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for all power systems.
Physical requirements of the job may include, but are not limited to: climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated areas, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 60 pounds, pushing, grasping, twisting/bending, and crawling, squatting, or kneeling in small spaces.
What we’re looking for...
You’re tech-savvy and well-versed in all things telecommunications. Working independently suits you well. You’re also thorough, vigilant, and on top of the details—someone people count on to solve problems and to make sure they don’t happen in the first place.
You'll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Valid driver’s license and able to obtain DOT certification.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Willingness to work a rotating schedule (shifts) including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the business.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Experience in ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical work and heating plant operations and maintenance.
- Commercial electrical experience.
- Possession of a current AST or UST Fuel System Operator certification (Class A, B, or C).
- Vocational or Technical school training in ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical work and heating plant operations and maintenance.
- DOT certificate.
- Valid EPA Certification.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
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. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. 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. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $83,000.00 - $136,000.00.