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
- 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.