Distribution Mechanic

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 Distribution Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing all equipment, piping systems, valves, and machinery at our power plant located in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a full-time, hourly, union position and reports to the Distribution Manager. The compensation range for this position is $34.16-$46.09 per hour plus a 10% bonus target. Effective October 1, 2026, the compensation range for this position is $35.18-$47.44 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
• Operate all hand/power tools in a competent manner
• Install, repair, replace, and trouble shoot piping systems, valves, steam traps, pumps
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Exercise caution in the use and maintenance of all company equipment
• Respond to emergency situations immediately and work quickly to correct the problem(s).
• Participate in training to continue education and skills in craft
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Perform other duties as assigned by Distribution Manager
• Participate in training to further welding skills, as needed by the department
• Takes rotating, on-call (beeper) on weekends, back shifts, and holidays
• Must be able to work overtime as required

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED

• Minimum one year experience in an industrial maintenance setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimum supervision

• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email

Other Qualifications

• Valid MD 4th or 5th Grade Stationary Engineers License
• Minimum one year Pipefitting experience
• Minimum one year Welding experience
• Minimum one year Rigging certification

Physical Requirements

• 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.

• Must complete pre-employment screenings including a company physical exam in addition to drug testing.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to and including 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• 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.

Benefits

• Personal Leave
  • FMLA up to 12 weeks based on approval
  • Nonpaid benefit
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 120 hours accrued annually which equals 4.62 hours per pay period
• Sick Leave
  • 40 hours per calendar year prorated based on month of hire
• Paid Parental Leave
  • 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.