Pipefitter/Plumber/HVAC Mechanic

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking an experienced HVACR technician to install, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems across company facilities.

The role emphasizes safe, efficient maintenance, project oversight, and collaboration with operations to keep facilities running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in HVACR mechanical equipment and system installation, fault analysis and repair, welding, pipefitting, plumbing, and HVACR mechanical system service at a comparable facility.
• Journeyman Refrigeration License and EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to facility emergencies under team lead direction.
• Procure tools, parts, and supplies for tasks.
• Use blueprints and manuals to diagnose and repair equipment; report status to leadership.
• Apply safe work practices per regulations and codes.
• Lock out energy sources and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Train junior personnel and coordinate with operations team.

Skills

HVACR systems

Pipefitting

Electrical work

Welding

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Refrigeration equipment

Pumps

Motors

Job description

Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Industry: Health Insurance and Health Care

Level: Non-Manager

JobFamily: Facilities Srvcs & Procurement

Compensation: Competitive Total Compensation Package

About Us

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is a company founded on a tradition of affordable, quality health care for everyone, improving the present and investing in the future. We offer plans for employers and individuals that meet today’s needs, budgets and lifestyle, the largest network of doctors and hospitals in the state, lower health care costs, higher quality health care, and grants and programs that promote better health throughout Michigan.

Mission: We commit to being our members’ trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.

Overview

This position performs HVACR mechanical and facility support system installation, repair, and preventive maintenance. Responsibilities include installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration systems and components. The primary purpose is to provide high-quality, cost‑effective installation and repair services to all piping, plumbing, HVACR systems and miscellaneous facility support systems at company facilities. The role assists leadership in overseeing mechanical projects performed by outside contractors and operating engineers in HVACR maintenance and operations. Proper job performance ensures the continued safe, reliable, and efficient availability of all equipment and systems necessary to sustain a productive, optimal work environment at company facilities.

Assists leadership in the oversight of mechanical projects performed by outside contractors, operating engineers in HVACR maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all company facility emergencies under the direction of the team leader.
• Acquisition of all plumbing, piping, HVACR mechanical service and material supplies for assigned tasks.
• Procurement of tools, repair parts, plumbing and pipe fitting supplies, refrigeration servicing equipment, welding, brazing, cutting equipment, and other supplies required for routine and emergency tasks.
• Use blueprints, instruction manuals, and similar resources to investigate and analyze facility equipment and system problems, make required repairs, and communicate status and repair recommendations to leadership.
• Apply safe work practices on the job site and comply with all pertinent federal, state, local, MIOSHA regulations, and construction codes and standards.
• Perform safe lockout of hazardous energy sources on all facility systems or equipment before work, maintaining assigned equipment and spaces in optimum condition.
• Notify team leadership of any facility discrepancies or mechanical services that cannot be properly completed.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs to existing, de‑energized electrical systems and components, and conduct maintenance, installation, and repair of architectural components and hardware.
• Provide services to all facility operations, including support for housekeeping, landscaping, parking, and general customer service.
• When tasks include refrigeration and air‑conditioning services, service ice machines, cafeteria refrigeration, direct and indirect air‑conditioning equipment, and basic gas‑fired or steam heating equipment; test, maintain, diagnose, and repair electric/electronic/mechanical controls.
• Track all daily work and preventive maintenance in the work order system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in HVACR mechanical equipment and system installation, fault analysis and repair, welding, pipefitting, plumbing, and HVACR mechanical system service at a comparable facility.
• Alternatively, certified or licensed Journeyman Plumber.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• If assigned tasks include refrigeration or air‑conditioning services, must possess a Journeyman Refrigeration License and EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• Capability to independently assemble materials and resources to complete assigned tasks.
• Good communication skills for interacting with customers, staff, and employees.
• Ability to train junior personnel and coordinate with the operations and maintenance team.
• Proficiency in hand and power tools, general construction and material handling equipment, pump, fan, motor transmission, and steam/hydraulic system installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to lay out, install, maintain, and repair basic plumbing, piping, and HVACR systems, consistent with current codes and standards.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Other related skills or abilities may be assigned to perform this job.

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