Building Engineer

Essential Accountabilities

• Operates, maintains, and performs preventive maintenance, demand maintenance, installations, and renovations to the mechanical systems; electrical systems; plumbing system; electronics and data wiring systems; life-safety system; and the building premises.
• When on shift, has sole responsibility for the critical building systems. Maintains and operates Building Automation Systems (BAS); Robotic Systems; and production and office equipment.
• Performs general trades as related to construction and maintenance of a large commercial building.
• Supports all Facilities projects as assigned.
• Provides customer service by responding, troubleshooting, and taking corrective action to resolve customer requests and complaints.
• Also provides coordination and guidance to consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Communicates complete and concise information on the status of systems and equipment to Facilities' team members, contractors, and appropriate customers, both written and orally.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adheres to the Bank's attendance policies through regular and prompt attendance.

Education and Experience

• Vocational or Technical training (HVAC technician, Refrigeration, Electrician, Electronics) and 5+ years of related work experience or
• High School Diploma/ G.E.D. and 7+ years of related work experience
• Professional license or certifications (HVAC related or Electrical)

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and/or function; including but not limited to; knowledge of specific Microsoft Office tools and building software systems (BAS); problem solving and analytical skills; the ability to perform independent research; communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences; demonstrated multi-tasking ability to manage work and competing priorities.
• Takes a broad perspective to problems and identifies new, less obvious solutions. Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, procedures, and practices related to the operation of a large commercial building including building trades; a working understanding of building codes and systems; and the ability to interpret construction documents.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems and safe work practices for equipment operating up to 480 volts.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting switchgear, electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, transfer switches, and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable electrical safety regulations.
• Experience performing industrial maintenance, equipment diagnostics, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively on building operations and provide feedback to co-workers and management. Must be able to communicate and follow up with customers on work requests.
• The nature of the function is a service business line and, therefore, must exhibit excellent customer service skills by displaying a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Pay and benefits

The expected starting salary range for the Building Engineer is between $66,100 and $82,600 annually. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

The Cleveland Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security.

Physical Demands and General Working Conditions

Operations Environment (such as Building Services)

The position requires the physical capability to walk, stand for extended periods, lift, and carry-push/pull up to 50 pounds, climb, crawl, bend, kneel, reach, and use their hands to perform maintenance, repair, and installation activities.

Employees may need to adjust equipment, obtain, or replenish materials, and work over, under, and/or around pipes, wires, etc. The role may involve climbing stairs, ladders, ramps, and steps; operating equipment at heights of up to 50 feet; and working in noisy, dusty, cramped, and outdoor conditions in all weather.

Employees must be able to operate hand-trucks, carts, ladders, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, cranes, and other equipment used to transport materials and access work areas. They may work near energized electrical equipment and must follow all applicable safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.

• This position may include weekends and after-hours on-call responsibilities to support building operations, maintenance projects, and emergency response activities.
• Employees may also be required to work shifts outside their regular work schedule to meet departmental needs.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Bank’s Ethics Rules and Drug Testing

As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, any debt or equity interest in a depository institution or an affiliate of a depository institution.

A "depository institution" means a bank, a trust company, or any institution that accepts deposits, including a bank chartered under the laws of a foreign country.

In addition, employees (and their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children) may not own shares of mutual funds, unit investment trusts or ETFs that have a policy, as stated in the prospectus, of concentrating in the financial services industry and that have underlying investments in banks or other depository institutions.

• If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting.
• In addition, as a condition of employment, candidates must undergo a background check and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and for certain safety sensitive positions during employment.
• Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels

• Full Time / Part Time
• Full time
• Regular / Temporary
• Regular
• Job Exempt (Yes / No)
• No
• Job Category
• Facilities/Real Estate Family Group
• Work Shift
• First (United States of America)

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