Facilities Maintenance & Grounds Technician

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Service Company is seeking a Building Mechanic to inspect, maintain and repair building and facility systems at various locations in Ohio. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork to maximize asset life and safe operation, with reporting locations in Springfield and Marion.

You will perform HVAC maintenance, electrical work, and preventive maintenance, participate in safety programs, and support after-hours and on-call operations.

Responsibilities

• Participating in all Company safety programs and practices and promotes safe work methods in all activities.
• 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.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION 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

• 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:

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