Journeyman Pipefitter

Plumber/Maintenance Mechanic - JLL

What this job involves:
This UAW Maintenance Mechanic position is a hands-on technical role for our Pontiac, MI, location with a very high expectation of "wrench time." You will be a critical part of our facilities team, responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing essential equipment across multiple buildings. We are seeking a multi-skilled expert with a strong focus on plumbing who can independently diagnose and resolve issues with HVAC, water/steam processes, and other building infrastructure. This role is essential for ensuring our client's facilities operate safely and efficiently, requiring a high level of technical expertise and the readiness to respond to on-call emergencies.
What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform all routine maintenance, repairs, and installations of plumbing, HVAC, and building mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot critical equipment, including supply air units, exhaust fans, pressure boiler systems, pumps, and valves.
• Monitor equipment operations by reviewing logs and inspecting systems to proactively identify and correct potential malfunctions.
• Address a wide range of work orders, from opening clogged drains and repairing leaks to troubleshooting complex system failures, always ensuring compliance with local codes.
• Communicate directly with work order requestors to understand their needs and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, complying with all JLL and client policies for the usage and disposal of materials.
• Write and manage maintenance work orders and material requisitions as needed to complete tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of 8 years of related work experience in technical facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in plumbing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and multi-skilled capabilities across HVAC and other building systems.
• The ability to interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and other technical documents.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes.
• Ability to work independently, be on call 24/7 for emergencies, and possess excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a UAW or other unionized industrial environment.
• A Journeyman or Master Plumber or Pipefitter license.
• Specific experience with pressure boiler systems.
• Proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Current certification to operate forklifts, aerial lifts, or other powered vehicular equipment.