Building Engineer

ABM Industries

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Budget Management, Building Systems, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Construction Inspection, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electricity, Emergency Response, Energy Management, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Laws and Regulations, Fire Safety, HVAC, Heavy Lifting, Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Physical Demands, Plumbing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Record Keeping, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Schematics, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Writing, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
ABM is seeking a dependable and skilled Building Engineer to support the upkeep and functionality of commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have experience performing routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative services while ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to meeting ABM Industries’ standards for quality, safety, and customer service.
The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Shift: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 6 PM

Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Responsibilities

  • System Maintenance: Oversee the operation and maintenance of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems, ensuring they function efficiently and reliably.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend the life of building systems and equipment.
  • Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and repair issues with building systems and equipment, responding quickly to emergencies and minimizing disruptions to building operations.
  • Energy Management: Monitor and manage energy consumption to ensure efficient operation of all systems and identify opportunities for energy savings.
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensure that all building systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including safety and environmental standards. Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
  • Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and inspections, ensuring that all work is completed to the required standards.
  • Building Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the building's mechanical rooms, equipment, and systems to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
  • Project Management: Assist with or lead building improvement projects, including system upgrades, renovations, and other capital improvements, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment logs, work orders, and system performance data.
  • Tenant Interaction: Address concerns or issues raised by tenants or property management, providing professional and courteous service.
  • Emergency Response: Be available to respond to after-hours emergencies, ensuring that critical issues are resolved promptly

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s degree or technical certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance or engineering, with a strong background in managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems.
  • Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and energy management systems. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues quickly.
  • Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, management, and contractors.
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications, such as HVAC certification, Universal EPA Certification, or a Building Operator Certification (BOC), are highly desirable.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects, and working in confined spaces.

About the Company

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ABM Industries

ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.

We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.

Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.

Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.

With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.

With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.

ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1909
WEBSITE
http://www.abm.com/