Building Engineer I
About The Position
The Building Engineer I supports general facility maintenance at Sherwin-Williams’ 1.0 million-square-foot campus in downtown Cleveland, which includes a high-rise office tower, pavilion, and parking structure. The role performs basic maintenance and preventive maintenance, supports skilled building engineers with complex work, and helps keep facility systems and equipment operating safely and effectively. It also involves learning building automation and computerized maintenance management systems, responding to site alarms, and helping identify future facility needs. Emergency response may be required after hours and on weekends. The role requires compliance with safety policies and regulations, effective communication with coworkers, contractors, vendors, and engineering leadership, completion of work orders and related paperwork, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and supply inventory. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Employment is subject to criminal-history review.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience in facility maintenance, engineering, operations, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or HVAC systems.
- Demonstrated experience using test instruments, multimeters, power tools, and hand tools.
- Demonstrated ability to use office software, including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Demonstrated understanding of ventilation and exhaust systems, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
- Dexterity and ability to work from ladders and lifts and around various types of industrial equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of one or more basic training courses relating to building trades.
- Technical or trade school coursework in facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
- Experience working in commercial office buildings, laboratories, manufacturing, or industrial facilities.
- Exposure to chilled water, boiler, HVAC, or building automation systems.
- Experience using CMMS work-order systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform general preventive maintenance tasks under the direction of others.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks involving plumbing, carpentry, and hardware.
- Support skilled building engineers with complex maintenance and repair tasks.
- Identify and report equipment issues and escalate work requiring a higher level of skill.
- Follow applicable codes, safety regulations, and company safety policies; recognize potential hazards and take corrective action as appropriate.
- Communicate maintenance and repair needs to associates, contractors, and vendors, and keep peers and engineering leadership informed of challenges.
- Complete work orders and related paperwork for daily maintenance rounds and repair duties.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Maintain positive working relationships with security, EHS, and other stakeholders.
- Respond to emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocols, including during after-hours and weekend coverage.
- Learn basic building systems, including Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), with support from skilled crew members and contractors.
- Respond to and appropriately prioritize site alarms.
- Support the Engineering Team in identifying future facility needs.
Benefits
- A range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, and connection.
- Benefits offerings include retirement, health care, total well-being, and daily commute support; eligibility and details are available through the company benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
