Building Maintenance Technician I
About The Position
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for a Building Maintenance Technician I to join our Corporate Services & Communication team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on. What does a Building Maintenance Technician do for us? Under the general direction of the Facilities Maintenance Leader, this individual is responsible for safe, efficient operation and maintenance of buildings and systems including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and security. Additional responsibilities include: Providing support to other Maintenance Technicians as needed Operating and maintaining building systems Identifying and prioritizing building and facility maintenance concerns Providing information to leaders regarding conditions of equipment and facilities Helps maintain budget and administrate maintenance contracts Builds and maintains trust of customers Takes the time to listen and resolve issues that directly affect their comfort and productivity Build trust with customers in the department’s ability to resolve issues Being self-motivation In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
Requirements
- Knowledge of: Electrical systems, including low voltage control systems
- Building construction and building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting
- Locks and keys
- Electronics concepts and principles
- Skills in: Troubleshooting building systems
- Basic mechanics
- Basic plumbing, pipefitting and drain cleaning
- Making repairs including soldering and brazing
- Electrical skills including conduit modification, wiring, troubleshooting and repair of controls
- Basic carpentry skills including repair and maintenance of doors and windows as well as wallboard repair and painting
- Written and verbal communication
- Proven interpersonal skills
- General computer usage, including e-mail, file management etc.
- Ability to: Prioritize work and manage time efficiently
- Maintain a high level of quality
- Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
- Remain motivated and constantly implement process improvements
- Safely operate lifts and material handling equipment
- Safely operate hand and power tools
- Read schematic diagrams
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Education: High school diploma or GED and one of the following: Idaho journeyman electrical, HVAC, or plumbing license OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Experience: 4 years of experience in operations and maintenance of commercial facilities, including troubleshooting and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and security systems
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record according to driving requirements of the position
- Applicants must have demonstrated ability to effectively complete tasks and goals with minimal supervision or help.
- Participation in a regular 24/7 on-call rotation is required.
- Job requires incumbent to follow all applicable safety rules and regulations; to wear proper clothing and personal protective equipment for tasks or duties; and to properly report accidents and incidents.
- Additional safety related training may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Access control systems
- Shared drives and network security protocol
- Maintenance welding
- Basic carpentry and drywall
- Wiring and conduit layout
- Creating and editing documents in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
- Maintain business relationships with subcontractors and vendors
- Compose and distribute informational documents such as work orders, schedules, or operational sequence details
- Obtain job related information from the internet
- HVAC trade school, electronics trade school, or other trade program
- Idaho journeyman electrical, HVAC, or plumbing license
- Demonstrated experience with computerized access control, lighting, and building management systems
- Idaho Journeyman or specialty Electrical License
- Idaho Plumbing License
- Idaho general contracting license
Responsibilities
- Providing support to other Maintenance Technicians as needed
- Operating and maintaining building systems
- Identifying and prioritizing building and facility maintenance concerns
- Providing information to leaders regarding conditions of equipment and facilities
- Helps maintain budget and administrate maintenance contracts
- Builds and maintains trust of customers
- Takes the time to listen and resolve issues that directly affect their comfort and productivity
- Build trust with customers in the department’s ability to resolve issues
- Being self-motivation
Benefits
- work-life balance
- competitive pay and benefits
- employee incentive plan
- 401k employer-match
- pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
