Facilities Maintenance & Grounds Technician

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 an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. 

The Building Mechanic participates in the inspection, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and other building/facility systems at various locations as needed.  The primary focus is 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.

Reporting Location: Springfield OH / Marion OH

Responsibilities include:

• Participating 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.
• Demonstrating 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.
• Performing work assignments including breakdown maintenance, corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, room set-ups, service requests, jurisdictional inspections, among other things.
• Coordinating and administers preventative and corrective maintenance program at FE facilities.
• Working independently or with others to perform HVAC maintenance, reviewing contractor corrective maintenance proposals and performing corrective maintenance when appropriate.
• Working with management to modify or revising HVAC maintenance program and procedures to optimize program effectiveness. Developing and monitoring performance measures.
• Monitoring daily operation of energy management systems at specified facilities, including after hours, holidays, and weekends when on call
• Installing electrical wiring and equipment of lighting, power supply and complex control systems 
• Performing regular scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, which normally consists of changing out filters, replacing drive belts, and inspection of components.
• Monitoring HVAC system performance, recommending system changes, assisting in developing specifications and evaluating options for HVAC projects.
• Working knowledge of large HVAC systems, including chillers, AHU’s, CRAC units and commercial humidification systems.
• Installing and removing mobile and permanent partitions, frames openings and hangs doors and sash: installing woodwork trim and moldings; installing and repairing floor tiles, carpet tiles, acoustical and plastic ceiling; and repairing concrete floors and sidewalks.
• Ensuring change management protocols are followed.
• Able to work shift work and overtime as assigned; able to work scheduled weekends shifts.  Overnight stays as needed.
• Respond to support operational and emergency situations 24/7.

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and minimum five (5) years’ work experience in building maintenance / HVAC are required.
• Trade School or Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• Possess a working knowledge of electrical systems including generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, building switchgear, building automation systems, power distribution units, motor control centers and circuitry.  A certified electrician would be preferred. 
• Knowledge of UPS, Generators, 208V and 480V
• Knowledge of CFC, National Electric Code, and Fork Truck preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to travel within the regional service territory.
• Able to read and work from blueprints.
• 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

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas currently.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Non Bargaining / Physical

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team