What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician position at Tennessee Valley Authority?
Job ID: 518365
Location: TUSCUMBIA, AL
Regular/Temporary:
External - Posting Description
Facilities Maintenance Technician - 518365
Organization: Chief Administrative Office
Department: Facilities Maintenance Operations - West
Work Location: Tuscumbia Alabama
Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Posting Open: 4/22/2026
Posting Close: 4/24/2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Salary: $115,860
DUTIES
- Maintains and repairs industrial and residential type heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and refrigeration equipment and systems.
- Equipment includes restroom fixtures, centrifugal and reciprocating chillers, boilers (gas and electric, hot water and steam), heat pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, water heaters and coolers, pneumatic and electric controls, valves, pumps, water and sewer systems, filters, wet and dry fire sprinkler systems, and air compressors.
- Installs equipment, fixtures, wiring, conduit and piping.
- Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and systems up to 480 VAC such as transformers, distribution panels, bus ducts, heaters, emergency generators and transfer switches, uninterruptable power supply systems, batteries, and lighting systems.
- Maintains and repairs mail distribution systems, overhead doors, building monitoring and control systems, sound masking, CCTV systems, and fire alarm systems.
- Repairs automatic transfer switches, fire alarm systems, smoke alarm systems, and up to 480 VAC motor control systems.
- Must be trained on and comply with lock-out/tag-out and clearance safety procedures. Must be familiar with National Electric Code and local building codes.
- Performs initial troubleshooting of problems related to other equipment such as elevators and fire suppression systems.
- Operates computerized building control systems to start and stop pumps, lighting, air handlers, chillers, and other equipment.
- Maintains and repairs portions of the control systems.
- Certified backflow preventor maintenance capabilities.
- Participates in and provides on-the-job training.
- The ability to troubleshoot complex building systems by utilizing schematic diagrams, blueprints.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
All electric work must be performed by qualified (OSHA 1926.32) personnel. Work on electrical systems with voltages greater than 480 VAC must be performed by employees who have certificate and training on file.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A high school education or equivalent. Must have formal education in the specified trade. Formal education in trade is defined as completion of recognized apprenticeship or graduation from recognized two year program at a technical school.
Work Experience: Minimum of five years fulltime in a specified trade. Must have five or more years experience in two or more of the following skill areas that have been specified: Installation and maintenance of HVAC systems, power/electrical distribution systems, Electrical and pneumatic control systems, fire detection/protection systems, generator and UPS systems, advanced piping skills, advanced plumbing skills. The vacancy posting will list the two or more preferred skill areas sought for the vacancy.
Certifications: Must hold and provide EPA 608 Universal Certification for the last five years (when required). OSHA 10 Card. WWTP Certification Biological/Natural System Operator with applicable state (when required). Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and be able to legally operate TVA vehicles, up through 1 ton, according to the applicable license requirements, vehicle laws and TVA Procedures (when required by business need).
SUPERVISON RECEIVED
Under the immediate supervision of a Facilities Maintenance Technician Foreman who reports to the Manager, Facilities Operations Support.
SUPERVISON OVER OTHERS
None
Equal Employment Opportunity
TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
Drug-Free Workplace
All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
How to Claim Vet Preference
If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.
How to Submit Documentation:
- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.
- Email documents to careers@tva.gov
More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.
Salary : $115,860