Fleet Mechanic​/Utility Maintenance

Who We Are

At Corix/Cleveland Thermal, we are proud partners in making Cleveland a more sustainable city – and a great place to live and work. Cleveland Thermal has provided district energy to downtown Cleveland via our steam and chilled water system since 1894. Today, our district energy facility supplies residential, institutional, government, and commercial customers with a variety of sustainable heating and cooling solutions.

Cleveland Thermal is part of the Corix, which delivers reliable and sustainable energy solutions to communities across North America.

As the owner and operator of district heating and cooling systems, our highest priority is to provide our customers with safe and reliable service. As the Energy Infrastructure Craftsman, you will be a key contributor to delivering these values to our customers. In this role you will:

• Know, practice and comply with all company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work being performed, and write safe job procedures when requested and always work in a safe manner
• Perform general maintenance on construction equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Train and work with assigned crew members, set‑up on the jobsite to perform underground excavation and/or utility repairs and maintenance
• Inspect, repair and document underground manholes and components
• Learn to troubleshoot the essential functions of Distribution/HVAC including valves, traps, PRV’s, etc.
• Set a good example for other employees by adhering to the administrating company policies
• Quickly respond to emergency call outs and handle emergencies in a calm and professional manner
• Inspect company vehicles prior to operation to maintain safe operation and avoid trouble and delays during scheduled work
• Report steam and chilled water leaks, damaged manhole castings or any other issue that may be a company liability
• Immediately report equipment safety and make immediate repairs when feasible
• Provide Energy Infrastructure Manager with daily reports, vehicle inspections, confined space entries, manhole inspections and logs
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace including vehicle, shop and job site
• Present a good image of the company when dealing with visitors, customers and vendors
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance

• Graduated with High School Diploma, GED or higher education.
• Have good mechanical aptitude and experience and is willing to learn new skills
• Three (3) years experience maintaining vehicles and/or construction equipment.
• Preferred experience in at least one of the following specialty areas or be willing to obtain:
  • Heavy Equipment - capable of running and operating heavy construction equipment
  • Welding/Fitting- 6G certified weld certification or the desire to obtain a certification
  • Piping/HVAC
    - Good working knowledge of threaded pipe fitting/assembly, HVAC systems knowledge with troubleshooting abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing and able to work call-outs, overtime, rotating shifts, holidays and weekends at any Company location as needed. Be willing to carry Company cell phone when requested.
• Ability to recognize safety issues and respond to prevent injury.
• Ability to react quickly, think clearly, make decision and remain calm in emergency situations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize activities.
• Ability to operate, blowers, pumps, air compressors, jack hammers, power equipment and manual transmission vehicles.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Recognition of customers’ needs and requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of personnel in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, electronically and in writing; understanding and following written or verbal instruction including using an asset management software.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $27-$33 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime.