Maintenance Mechanic

Vicinity Energy; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K plan (Roth option)

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

Vicinity Energy is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Baltimore, MD to maintain and repair equipment, piping systems, valves, and machinery at the company’s operation facilities. The role is full-time hourly with a 10% bonus target, located in Baltimore, Maryland.

The candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager and work on rotating on-call shifts including nights and weekends. The position requires a HS diploma or GED and at least 1 year of maintenance experience in an industrial setting; 6G

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• 6G Welding Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established Company policies.
• Identify, report and/or correct unsafe work environments.
• Assures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Participates in on-scene work taking direction from others.
• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner.
• Install, repair, replace, and troubleshoot plant equipment including basic piping systems, valves, traps, pumps.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Assigned to rotating on-call schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding certification

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Vicinity Baltimore, Ridgley St, 1400 Ridgely St, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Vicinity Energy is North America’s largest provider of district energy solutions, offering low carbon energy to most of the iconic buildings you see in the skylines of Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Baltimore and many other cities in the US. As a member of the communities we serve, all of us at Vicinity understand the critical role we play in reducing the impacts of climate change and being a leader in decarbonization. We are committed to net zero and eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels, but we need the best and the brightest minds on our team to help us reach our goal, not only for us as a company, but for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing all equipment, piping systems, valves, and machinery associated with the Company’s operation facilities. This is a full-time hourly position located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Manager. The compensation range for this position is $33.12-44.51 per hour plus a 10% bonus target.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established Company policies.


• Identify, report and/or correct unsafe work environments.


• Assures compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.


• Participates in on-scene work taking direction from others.


• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner.


• Install, repair, replace, and troubleshoot plant equipment to include basic piping systems, valves, traps, pumps.


• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.


• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.


• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment.


• Must be able to work overtime as required.


• Assigned to rotating on-call schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.


• Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.


• Ability to work with minimum supervision.


• 6G Welding Certification

Physical Requirements

• Must submit to company provided pre-employment physical and drug screening.


• Must possess a valid driver’s license and insurable by Company’s vehicle insurance carrier. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.


• Ability to lift and maneuver up to and including 50 pounds.


• Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 100 feet.


• Must be able to walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach.


• Ability to tolerate heat in an industrial production plant environment.


• Personal Leave


• FMLA up to 12 weeks based on approval


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 120 hours accrued annually which equals 4.62 hours per pay period


• 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire


• 100% pay up to 160 hours upon birth or adoption of a child; must be used in weekly increments


• 7 paid holidays annually


• Floating holidays


• 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire


• 401K plan


• Including Roth option.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT Vicinity Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Vicinity Baltimore, Ridgley St, 1400 Ridgely St, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America