Facilities Maintenance Technician

OPW Global; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

OPW Global in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to safeguard the reliability of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related infrastructure. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate with external vendors, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Strong hands-on repair skills and the ability to read plans are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2-year technical training in HVAC/electrical/plumbing/carpentry.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts with overtime as required.
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, compliant building environment and facilities operations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and roofing.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for external services.
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and diagrams.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and local codes.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

HVAC experience

Communication

English proficiency

Math skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year tech/community college in HVAC/electrical/plumbing/carpentry

5+ years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid‑handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid‑handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to develop a comprehensive array of innovative solutions that our customers can consistently rely on. These include loading and unloading systems for high‑value hazardous and non‑hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank‑truck valves, gauging devices and tank‑monitoring systems; automated storage‑terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum‑jacketed piping and gas‑handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch‑free and soft‑touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES)

As the adoption of alternative fuels surges, OPW is committed to shaping the future of the clean energy industry and strategically expanding into innovative realms. The OPW Clean Energy Solutions Business Unit focuses on pioneering solutions in clean energy and the safe handling, transport, and storage of cryogenic liquids and gases.

Role Overview – Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is tasked with maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the continuous operation of all building infrastructure, utilities, and grounds. This includes HVAC systems, air compressors, electrical infrastructure, plumbing, structural components, custodial oversight, and the procurement and assistance with external service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and regulatory‑compliant building environment.
• Ensure restrooms, offices, and common areas meet cleanliness standards.
• Support daily operations to ensure continuous facility uptime.
• Engage with building infrastructure projects and utility tasks.
• Source, evaluate, and secure vendor contracts for groundskeeping and landscaping.
• Manage third‑party contractors for lawn care, snow removal, and exterior upkeep.
• Monitor vendor performance against service level agreements (SLAs).
• Coordinate on‑site visits for external maintenance and facility service providers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building infrastructure assets.
• Service HVAC systems, air compressors, and air dryers.
• Repair facility lighting, automatic doors, and roofing systems.
• Maintain office areas, restrooms, and lab structures.
• Execute general plumbing, carpentry, and structural repairs.
• Use hand tools, precision instruments, and multi‑meters.
• Diagnose breakdowns of building water and air supply systems.
• Troubleshoot facility high‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical distribution.
• Read building layout plans, facility blueprints, and structural sketches.
• Interpret operating manuals, electrical schematics, and plumbing diagrams.
• Ensure strict adherence to critical facility work rules.
• Utilize proper Arc Flash PPE for building electrical systems work.
• Maintain facility adherence to local building and safety codes.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards and communicate effectively at all levels.

Required Skills

• Electrical experience – 480VAC & 120VAC, 120VAC–24VDC.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining building infrastructure assets (HVAC, air compressors/driers, fans, lighting, doors, roofing, offices, restrooms, lab structures) with hands‑on or vendor/contractor coordination.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) with operators, team leads, managers, engineers, vendors, and contractors.
• Proficiency in English comprehension and expression.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) and reading, writing, and computational skills.
• Ability to work independently with high quality and reliability.

Education / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 2‑year completion of technical or community college in HVAC repair, electrical systems, plumbing, and/or carpentry.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to work 8‑hour shifts and overtime as required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and facilitation skills.
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand, bend, push, pull, climb, and work in weather extremes.
• Ability to wear all required PPE.

Benefits

Our total rewards package for eligible team members includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability; company‑paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy and fertility benefits; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company‑paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.