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Non-Union Engineer

ABM Industries

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$50 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Architectural Engineering, Automation Systems, Building Codes, Building Systems, Communication Skills, Electric Motor, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Distribution, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, HVAC, Home Automation, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Natural Gas, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Piping, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Property Management, Pumps, Regulations, Safety Standards, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
14 days ago
The Building Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, conducting preventative maintenance, coordinating service calls, escorting vendors on-site, and collaborating with contractors to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and compliant with all regulations.
*Description for Internal Candidates 

The Building Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, conducting preventative maintenance, coordinating service calls, escorting vendors on-site, and collaborating with contractors to ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and compliant with all regulations.

Pay:  $45.00 - $50.00 per hour Weekly/pay

Shift:  Full Time – Monday - Friday. Day shift

Benefit Information: 
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  •  Operate, maintain and repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines 
    used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
  • Operate, maintain and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, 
    transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant 
    lines and devices used to control temperature.
  • Operate, maintain and repair pumps, handling brines or other secondary refrigerating 
    liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.
  • Operate, maintain and repair air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves 
    and devices for air control.
  • Operate, maintain and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all 
    valves and control devices.
  • Operate, maintain and repair water filters softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction 
    with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines
  • Operate, maintain and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power 
    pumps, compressors and fans.
  • Operate, maintain and repair of fuel oil systems including pumps, valves, lines, controls and 
    fuel tanks.
  • Operate, maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water 
    closets, urinals and piping.
  • Maintain and repair trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for the building’s lighting, mechanical, 
    plumbing and control components including lighting maintenance.
  • Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based upon 
    seasonal conditions to assure energy efficient operation.
  • Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. The 
    Preventive Maintenance program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required 
    services specifications.
  • Life/Safety and security systems - Equipment maintenance applicable in Engineer’s scope 
    will be included.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as requested by Building Management.

Education & Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or technical certification in building systems preferred.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in building engineering, facilities management, or a related field.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building automation systems (BAS).
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
  • Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and energy efficiency practices.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certifications:

  • EPA Universal Certification for refrigerants (preferred).
  • Relevant trade licenses or certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing) are a plus.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.
  • Ability to walk up to 10,000 steps per day while performing job duties, including escorting vendors and conducting site inspections.
  • Comfortable working in various environmental conditions, including confined spaces and rooftops.


    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/

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