Building Maintenance Engineer III

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position contributes to the development and implementation of maintenance/infrastructure related programs for our Global Headquarters (HQ) location, a high-rise, class A, commercial office tower in downtown Cleveland. The role involves efficiently operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting major systems and related equipment in the facility, including BAS, chiller plant, boiler plant, cooling tower, chemical stations, air handlers, heat pumps, domestic water pumps, fire pumps, diesel generators, electrical distribution systems, and life safety equipment. The engineer will perform daily rounds and equipment inspections, provide support and respond quickly to property emergencies and equipment issues, and perform a wide variety of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and work order tasks. This role also involves maintaining expert level proficiency in all building systems, utilizing facilities technology, working with skilled trade contractors, analyzing system metrics for optimization, and ensuring systems software and programming are up to date. Additionally, the position supports engineers with identifying future facility needs, gathering field data, and staying informed about technical updates and trends. Job duties may include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a comprehensive training program focusing on the collective Building Trades including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical theory, hydronic heating systems, BAS, CMMS, plumbing, carpentry, and general mechanical skills: or related experience.
Universal refrigeration 608 certification.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in maintenance, facility engineering, operations, or related technical field.
Advanced knowledge and with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
Expert in the use of test instruments, multi meters, power tools, and hand tools.
Calm and measured when responding to emergency and high stress situations such as power outages, major equipment failures, and safety situations.
Able to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical diagrams, electrical schematics, and detailed operation manuals.
Ability to effectively use modern maintenance and office software.
High degree of professionalism, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
HVACR theory and hands-on experience.
Electrical fundamental theory and application in power distribution, motors, VFDS, BAS, NEC understanding.
High level of proficiency in Office 365.
Organized approach to work.
Self-sufficient.
Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, contractors, tenants, and management in verbal and written form.
Must have the legal right to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Diploma or Certification from a Technical School focusing on one or more of the building trades.
Professional trade organization involvement and designations.
Boiler certifications.
Intermediate level Carpentry skills.
Intermediate level Plumbing skills.
Intermediate and above level understanding of electrical troubleshooting and multi meter use.
Intermediate and above level of HVAC systems knowledge and experience.
Intermediate and above level of boiler systems knowledge and experience.
General Chemical treatment systems knowledge.
Advanced and diverse BAS knowledge and experience.
Advanced experience with auto shade and lighting controls.
Advanced electrical troubleshooting.
Advanced boiler knowledge.
Chemical treatment knowledge.
LEED/Energy Star experience and understanding.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot major systems and related equipment including BAS, chiller plant, boiler plant, cooling tower, chemical stations, air handlers, heat pumps, domestic water pumps, fire pumps, diesel generators, electrical distribution systems, and life safety equipment.
Perform daily rounds and equipment inspections in a timely and efficient manner.
Provide support and respond quickly to property emergencies and equipment issues, notifying appropriate personnel and following safety protocols (including after hours and weekends).
Perform a wide variety of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, work orders, direct response, and supporting tasks.
Perform all work according to code and safety regulations.
Communicate concise and detailed information regarding the operational status of major facility systems, providing ideas and solutions.
Prepare and complete department work orders and paperwork for maintenance or repairs.
Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies.
Maintain positive working relationships with security, EHS, and other key stakeholders.
Maintain expert level proficiency in all building systems, including Building Automation Systems (BAS), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Fire/ Life Safety Systems, and Lighting/ Automatic Shades.
Utilize the full capabilities of facilities technology.
Work with skilled trade contractors in the continual improvement and streamlining of the operation and utilization of the BAS and CMMS systems.
Analyze and interpret system metrics and data for the continual fine tuning of equipment to ensure optimum efficiency and reliability.
Ensure systems’ software and programming are up to date and maintained.
Respond to and appropriately prioritize site alarms.
Support the Assistant Chief and Chief Engineer with the identification of future facility needs.
Assist with gathering and interpreting field data that contributes to the decision-making process.
Keep abreast of the latest technical updates and relevant trends that potentially impact the success of projects.