Facility Operating Engineer III (Omaha)

Charles Schwab; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO and sabbatical after 5 years

Parental leave and family benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Charles Schwab seeks a Facility Operating Engineer Level 3 to ensure safe, reliable operation of building systems across a large corporate campus in Omaha, NE. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, monitor systems, and oversee vendors while guiding junior engineers.

Role requires 6+ years in facilities operations, Universal CFC certification, and strong knowledge of MEP, power, BMS, and CMMS. This is a Monday–Friday, on-site position with potential for overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Universal CFC certification required.
• 6+ years in facilities engineering or building operations with 4+ years in critical facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, critical power, and BMS.
• Ability to interpret complex diagrams and technical documents.
• Experience with CMMS, BMS, and MS Office.
• Willingness to work shift hours, after-hours, weekends, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Operate and monitor Building Management System and respond to alerts.
• Oversee electrical load management, capacity planning, and documentation.
• Manage vendor oversight, site safety, and progress reporting.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff.
• Support budget planning for capex/opex.

Skills

Strong communication

Decision making under pressure

Problem solving

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Universal CFC certification

Trade-school certification or degree

Tools

CMMS

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

As a Facility Operating Engineer Level 3, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical building systems across a large corporate campus environment. In this experienced individual contributor role, you will perform advanced troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, system monitoring, incident response, and vendor oversight for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Building Management System, and other critical infrastructure systems.

You will monitor facility operations, identify and resolve complex system issues, and support operational continuity, safety, compliance, and critical load management. You will also provide technical guidance and training to junior engineering staff while partnering with facility leadership, employees, and vendors to maintain a safe, well-controlled, and high-performing workplace environment.

In this role, you will:

• Install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and adjust mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and critical infrastructure systems.
• Operate and maintain the Building Management System, including responding to alerts, modifying set points, supporting administrator functions, rotating the chiller plant, completing database backups, and troubleshooting system issues.
• Monitor central plant, critical electrical, air-conditioning, and building infrastructure systems; determine the cause of malfunctions and take appropriate corrective action.
• Operate and support generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power supply systems, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handlers, pumps, valves, motors, and water treatment systems.
• Interpret electrical one-line diagrams, mechanical, electrical, plumbing drawings, building schematics, technical procedures, and sequence-of-operations documentation.
• Support critical electrical load management, capacity planning, monitoring, and documentation.
• Use the computerized maintenance management system to manage work orders, projects, training, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Develop, review, execute, and supervise emergency, maintenance, and standard operating procedures for critical system work.
• Prioritize and elevate incidents, provide ongoing communications, and participate in root-cause analyses and post-incident reviews.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor repair and project activity, including site orientation, work supervision, safety compliance, and progress reporting.
• Provide technical mentorship, direction, and training to junior engineering staff.
• Conduct routine inspections and building rounds, record readings, make adjustments, and analyze results.
• Support capital and operating expense budget planning.
• Complete required safety and compliance training and maintain accurate technical documentation.

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Universal CFC certification.
• Minimum of 6 years of related facilities engineering or building operations experience, including at least 4 years supporting critical facilities operations.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, critical power, generators, transfer switches, UPS systems, Building Automation Systems/Building Management Systems, and fire-life-safety systems.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and the ability to interpret complex one-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, safe work practices, infrastructure risk management, reliability practices, and maintenance strategies.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing drawings, building schematics, technical instructions, and operating procedures.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Ability to diagnose complex operational issues, prioritize competing responsibilities, and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Experience with budget planning and concepts for cap ex/op ex budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively convey technical information to various audiences.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including extended periods of walking and standing, climbing ladders, working at heights, and regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to support shift work, after-hours emergency response, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Trade-school certification or completed degree program from an accredited institution.
• Manufacturer-provided mechanical training or certification, such as York or Trane.
• Electrical or mechanical license.
• Experience supporting Class A corporate campuses or data centers.
• Experience as Shift lead/oversight and supervision for all engineers.
• Experience with change-management processes.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable jurisdictional codes.

Please note: this position is Monday - Friday in the office 5 days/week. It is only available in Omaha, NE. Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate on their own to the listed location.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for a bonus opportunity.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

• 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
• Paid parental leave and family building benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance