Distribution Mechanic

Vicinity Energy, Inc. • Baltimore, MD

6d • $34 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Mechanic maintains and repairs equipment, piping systems, valves, and machinery at Vicinity Energy’s power plant in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a full-time, hourly, union position reporting to the Distribution Manager. Compensation is $34.16–$46.09 per hour, plus a 10% bonus target. Effective October 1, 2026, the range will be $35.18–$47.44 per hour, plus a 10% bonus target.

The role includes maintaining safe working conditions, performing preventive maintenance, responding to emergencies, and installing, repairing, replacing, and troubleshooting piping systems and related equipment. The mechanic participates in training to develop craft and welding skills and takes rotating on-call assignments on weekends, back shifts, and holidays.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in an industrial maintenance setting. Additional qualifications, physical requirements, and benefits are listed in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Valid Maryland 4th or 5th Grade Stationary Engineers License.
• At least one year of pipefitting experience.
• At least one year of welding experience.
• At least one year of rigging certification.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company’s vehicle insurance, with a driving record meeting company standards.
• Complete pre-employment screenings, including a company physical exam and drug testing.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 100 feet.
• Ability to walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach.
• Ability to tolerate heat in an industrial production plant environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established company policies.
• Identify, report, and/or correct unsafe work environments.
• Operate hand and power tools competently.
• Install, repair, replace, and troubleshoot piping systems, valves, steam traps, and pumps.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Work overtime as required.
• Use and maintain company equipment with caution.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and work quickly to correct problems.
• Participate in training to continue developing craft education and skills.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Distribution Manager.
• Participate in training to further welding skills as needed by the department.
• Take rotating on-call assignments on weekends, back shifts, and holidays.

Benefits

• Personal leave.
• FMLA leave of up to 12 weeks, based on approval; listed as a nonpaid benefit.
• Paid time off (PTO): 120 hours accrued annually, or 4.62 hours per pay period.
• Sick leave: 40 hours per calendar year, prorated based on month of hire.
• Paid parental leave at 100% pay for up to 160 hours upon birth or adoption of a child, to be used in weekly increments.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Floating holidays: 40 hours per calendar year, prorated based on month of hire.
• 401(k) plan, including a Roth option.
• 10% bonus target.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED