Critical Facility Engineer

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.

The Operating Engineer 3 plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the mechanical systems and facilities across the Schwab Richfield campus. As a steward of our critical environments, you will partner with the property team, vendor partners, and fellow engineering staff to maintain a productive, comfortable, and safe workplace for all Schwab employees.

This opportunity is located at our campus located in Richfield, Ohio and will work the first shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and perform advanced maintenance on mechanical equipment, including generators, air handlers, boilers, chillers, VAVs, FPBs, UPS units, and water treatment systems.
• Operate and monitor critical facility spaces and infrastructure with proven expertise.'
• Make routine and advanced adjustments in the Building Automation System (BAS) to ensure environmental comfort and precise mechanical calibration.
• Conduct daily rounds, readings, and inspections of building components; maintain accurate engineering logs and records.
• Manage work orders in the CMMS system, including entering accurate details, attaching photos, and maintaining records.
• Perform general building maintenance as required.
• Actively participate in incident response and emergency situations, ensuring timely action and resolution.
• Collaborate with vendor partners during planned maintenance or repairs, serving as both an observer and active participant when needed.
• Pass competency-based equipment operation exams as a condition of employment.
• Be flexible with overtime, after-hours work, and participation in the on-call rotation.
• Complete required safety and compliance training on schedule.
• Professionally interact with tenants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of “challenging the status quo,” this role has:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional certifications or degrees from accredited trade schools or OEM training programs (e.g., York, Trane) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience, preferably in a Class A building or campus environment, including at least 4 years in critical facilities operations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Universal CFC certification required.
• Commitment to ongoing education in building systems, with an emphasis on electrical or mechanical operations, is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical and/or Mechanical license.
• Strong understanding of building operations—including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems—combined with the ability to conduct advanced troubleshooting and performance analysis.

What's in it for you:

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. 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
  

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities