Building Maintenance Engineer III

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company seeks a skilled facilities maintenance professional for our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. The role emphasizes operating and maintaining major building systems, including BAS, CMMS, and life-safety equipment, with focus on reliability and safety.

You will perform rounds, inspections, and respond to emergencies, collaborating with security and EHS while ensuring compliance with codes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Extensive training in HVAC, electrical theory, BAS, CMMS and related trades or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in maintenance or facility engineering roles.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Proficient with test instruments and power/tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot major facility systems including BAS, chiller/boiler plants, cooling towers, pumps, and life safety equipment.
• Perform daily rounds, inspections, and respond to emergencies, including after hours.
• Prepare work orders, document maintenance activities, and manage inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with security, EHS, and stakeholders; communicate status and issues clearly.
• Support project initiatives, data analysis, and continual improvement of operations.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

CMMS

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training in Building Trades

Tools

Test instruments (multimeters)

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

(1) Physical Plant Operations & Maintenance - Working closely with the Assistant Chief Engineer, this position contributes to the development and implementation of maintenance/ infrastructure related programs of our Global Headquarters (HQ) location. This is a high‑rise, class A, commercial office tower in downtown Cleveland.

• Efficiently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the major systems and related equipment in the facility including the following: 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. Notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocols. This includes after hours and weekends.
• Perform a wide variety of preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, work orders, direct response, and supporting tasks that compliment daily site operations.
• Perform all work according to code and safety regulations.
• Communicate concise and detailed information regarding the operational status of the major facility systems each day, while 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.

(2) Building Systems and Technology - 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.

(3) Project involvement:

• 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.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and vendors.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred:

• Universal refrigeration 608 certification is required, or willingness to obtain and maintain a Universal refrigeration 608 certification upon hire
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively use modern maintenance and office software.
• Have a high degree of professionalism, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

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