About the Role
The Facility Operating Engineer Level 3 is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems on Schwab campus facilities. This role ensures a well-maintained, safe, and productive environment by partnering with facility managers, vendors, and other engineering staff, acting as stewards of critical environments and systems.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
- Respond to and complete facility service requests and work orders efficiently with minimal disruption.
- Perform routine and advanced adjustments to BAS software for environmental comfort and mechanical calibrations.
- Operate independently and as part of a team.
- Conduct daily rounds and readings of building components, engineering logs, and data records.
- Perform work order administration using the company-provided CMMS system, ensuring accurate and timely information.
- Order parts and supplies, and maintain inventory levels.
- Respond to urgent/critical incidents.
- Oversee vendor partners during contracted maintenance and repairs.
- Maintain up-to-date files of building plans, equipment specifications, maintenance logs, and equipment manuals.
- Pass competency-based exams on equipment operation.
- Complete required safety and compliance training.
- Travel to El Paso, TX as needed (approximately 5% travel).
- Report to the Technical Facility Manager.
- Perform any other duties as directed by the Technical Facility Manager.
- Work Monday - Friday 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with after-hours emergency call response, weekends/holidays, and shift work as required.
- Travel to other sites may be required to support business needs, potentially including overnight stays and weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Universal CFC certification.
- 6+ years of facility operations engineering experience.
- 4+ years of critical facilities operations background.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment, repair and maintenance, BMS systems, and commercial kitchen equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of overall system design and sequence of operations of critical equipment such as generators, transfer switches, and UPS systems.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CMMS and other standard Building Automation Systems, including mobile device technology.
- Ability to understand electrical distribution and interpret one-line drawings.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Comfortable multi-tasking, staying calm under pressure, and prioritizing tasks.
- Experienced using small, elevated lifts and ladders for high work.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in limited commercial building spaces.
- Ability to work at heights up to and sometimes exceeding 100 feet.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently move up to 100 pounds.
- Experience working on Class A commercial buildings.
- Desire to continue education in Building Science with a focus on electrical or mechanical operations.
- Certifications or completed degree programs from accredited trade schools, or mechanical vendors such as York or Trane.
- Electrical and/or Mechanical license is a plus.
- Ability to solve complex problems and handle a variety of options in varying situations while maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Ability to draw upon the opinions and diversity of others before making recommendations.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and email inquiries.
- Ability to explain issues in a clear and basic format when dealing with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.
- Ability to write routine correspondence, log-notes, and status updates in CMMS systems.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from other employees.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and/or small group situations.
Skills
- Mechanical systems operation and maintenance
- Electrical systems operation and maintenance
- Plumbing systems operation and maintenance
- Troubleshooting building systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Building Automation Systems (BAS) software
- CMMS system usage
- Parts and supply ordering
- Inventory management
- Vendor oversight
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mobile device technology
- Customer service
- Multi-tasking
- Working under pressure
- Using elevated lifts and ladders
- Working at heights
- Lifting and moving heavy objects
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 6+ years of facility operations engineering experience
- 4+ years of critical facilities operations background
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Universal CFC certification
About the Company
- At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career.
- Innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Equal Opportunity
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
