Facility Commercial Plumber/Mechanic

FirstEnergy at a Glance 

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. 

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. 

About the Opportunity

This is a position within FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. 

This position will be onsite at the FE Akron Headquarters on White Pond Drive, Akron, OH. There will be travel involved in North Canton and Wadsworth, OH., area.

The Building Mechanic participates in the inspection, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and other building/facility systems at various locations as needed.  There is a primary focus on safety and teamwork in getting the work completed.  The main objective is to ensure building assets are maintained to achieve maximum useful life and safe operation.

This position may be called upon to have a greater participation with Plumbing and HVAC systems but still be able to perform all responsibilities. The position reports to the Supervisor, Facility Operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Participates in all Company safety programs and practices and promotes safe work methods in all activities.  Maintains a high level of safety commitment throughout day-to-day functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Company's safety philosophy, its principles, and rules which govern safe working practices and the ability to work and direct work safely and in full compliance with these philosophies, principles, and rules.
• Performs work assignments including breakdown maintenance, corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, room set-ups, service requests, jurisdictional inspections, among other things.
• Coordinates and administers preventative and corrective maintenance program at FE facilities.
• Works independently or with others to perform Plumbing maintenance, reviews contractor corrective maintenance proposals and performs corrective maintenance when appropriate.
• Monitors daily operation of energy management systems at specified facilities, including after hours, holidays, and weekends when on call
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plumbing and building systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair domestic water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and plumbing systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain piping, valves, pumps, fixtures, drains, faucets, toilets, urinals, sinks, and related plumbing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair water leaks, clogged drains, low water pressure, failed valves, and other plumbing issues.
• Maintain and repair domestic hot-water systems, mixing valves, recirculation systems, and associated equipment.
• Perform inspection and maintenance of backflow prevention devices and coordinate required testing.
• Maintain sump pumps, sewage ejectors, lift stations, condensate pumps, and related drainage equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain building mechanical systems as it relates to plumbing and water systems.
• Respond to emergency plumbing issues, including leaks, flooding, sewer backups, and equipment failures.
• Perform building inspections and identify potential plumbing deficiencies before they become failures.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance work orders in the facility CMMS.
• Document work performed, parts used, equipment deficiencies, and follow-up requirements in the CMMS.
• Prioritize and respond to service requests based on urgency, operational impact, and safety.
• Assist with facility shutdowns, system isolations, and equipment changeovers.
• Coordinate with contractors and outside service providers on plumbing projects and repairs.
• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with facility requirements, safety procedures, and scope of work.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and facility documentation.
• Assist with building renovations, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects involving plumbing systems.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of plumbing parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Operate lifts, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment as required.
• Support other Facilities Maintenance trades when needed, including HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Participate in an on-call or emergency-response rotation as required.
• Follow all applicable OSHA requirements, building codes, company safety policies, and environmental requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, preventive maintenance, and facility operations.
• Perform other facilities maintenance duties as assigned.
• Ensure change management protocols are followed.
• Must be able to work shift work and overtime as assigned; must be able to work scheduled weekends shifts.  Position may require overnight stays as needed.
• Respond to support operational and emergency situations 24/7.

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Trade School or Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years ofcommercial, industrial, institutional, or facilities plumbing experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and building infrastructure.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to travel within the regional service territory.
• Must be able to read and work from blueprints.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) and interact with facility management software programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate information on equipment and systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, coordinate, and lead a job from start to finish.
• May be required to work variable shifts which include evenings, weekends and holidays, if necessary. Position may require overnight stays as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman Plumber license or applicable state/local plumbing license.
• Experience in a large commercial,industrial, utility, healthcare, data center, or corporate facility environment.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Backflow prevention certification.
• Experience with pumps, water heaters, mixing valves, expansion tanks, and circulating systems.
• Experience with domestic water treatment systems.
• Welding, brazing, soldering, or pipe fabrication experience.
• HVAC/mechanical maintenance experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience supervising or coordinating contractors.
• OSHA, NFPA, or other relevant safety training.