Building Engineer

ABM Industries

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Best Practices, Blueprints, Building Systems, Conservation, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Electrical Components, Emergency Response, Emerging Technology, Engineering Management, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fire Safety, Fixed Plant/Equipment, HVAC, Identify Issues, Life Safety Systems, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, OSHA, Operations Guidelines, Problem Solving Skills, Property Maintenance, QoS (Quality of Service), Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Under the supervision of Chief Engineer and/or Assistant Chief Engineer, responsible for maintenance and repairs to the buildings and grounds, related fixed and portable equipment and installation, while establishing a safe environment for the facility.
 
Supports the implementation and documentation of site safety plans and all ABM Engineering Services operational standards and guidelines as well as site specific standards, policies and procedures relating to the engineering department.

  • REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES:

  • Maintains and performs repairs to buildings, utilities, grounds and equipment.
  • Optimize the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems.
  • Uses and helps provide best practices to troubleshoot and repair equipment and system problems so that problems are resolved in the most efficient and effective manner.
  • Maintains continuous operations of equipment by troubleshooting and repairing.
  • Provide hands-on training and collaboration to other engineering team members.
  • Fosters a work environment that promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions. 
  • Records all pertinent data in building logbooks and makes all appropriate daily entries.
  • Conducts utility and equipment tests.
  • Records pertinent data on all equipment in accordance with federal, state, and local codes and requirements.
  • Process administrative paperwork in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Stay abreast of the latest technology as related to building systems and equipment and emergency response regarding fire and life safety.
  • Actively functions as a team member.
  • Demonstrates commitment to quality of service.
  • Complies with ABM Engineering Services and facilities’ policies and procedures. 
  • Complies and participates with Able Engineering Services safety program.
  • Complies and participates in facility specific safety program.
  • Maintains regular attendance in the workplace. 
  • Provides highest quality of service to the tenants, staff and visitors at the facility.
  • Participate in regular required communication with Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, management, tenants and other staff 
    • SKILLS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

    • Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Engineer. 
    • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
    • As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license.
    • Computer skills and building automation systems experience required.
    • Certification meeting OSHA ACM awareness training requirements as required.
    • Working knowledge of energy conservation required, formal training preferred. 

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/