Assistant Chief Engineer

ABM Industries; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Health & Welfare benefits (Local 39)

Local 501 Pension Plan

Vacation & holidays

Overtime opportunities (CBA)

Stable full-time employment

Job summary

ABM Industries in San Francisco seeks a Senior Assistant Chief Engineer to lead the engineering staff and service contractors for comprehensive building maintenance, minor construction, and equipment installation. You will implement site safety plans and uphold Able Engineering Services' standards and procedures within the engineering department.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, training, stock control, and coordinating daily activities under the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications

• Strong employee relation skills, coaching and training abilities.
• Clear communication skills (oral and written).
• Computer skills and building automation systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides management for engineering staff under the Chief Engineer.
• Performs preventive maintenance, manages work orders, and ensures QA inspections.
• Trains engineering staff and maintains stock levels for equipment and parts.
• Schedules activities, prioritizes work orders, and adjusts resources for emergencies.
• Prepares labor/material requisitions and reports to management.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Training

Communication (oral & written)

Computer skills

Education

Stationary engineer/HVAC license (state/local)

BOMA accredited courses

Haz‑Mat Certification

LEED Certification

Indoor Air Quality Certification

High-rise Fire Safety Director

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Building automation systems

Job description

Under the supervision of Chief Engineer, directs the activities of engineering staff and associated service contractors required to provide maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and related fixed and portable equipment, minor construction, and equipment installation.

Responsible for supporting the implementation and documentation of site safety plans and all Able Engineering Services’ operational standards and guidelines, as well as site specific standards, policies and procedures relating to the engineering department.

Pay: $87.21 hourly rate | Weekly Pay

Shift: Day shift 8am – 4:30pm

Location: San Francisco, Ca

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.

Union Benefits

• Represented by Stationary Engineers Local 39 BOMA
• Employer-paid contributions to Local 39 Health & Welfare benefits
• Participation in the Local 501 Pension Plan
• Vacation, holiday, and other benefits provided under the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Overtime opportunities in accordance with the CBA
• Stable full-time employment with one of North America's largest facility services organizations

REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES:

• Provides management for engineering staff at the direction of the Chief Engineer.
• Performs and administers the necessary preventive maintenance and operations work orders as well as provides applicable quality assurance inspections. Reports and collaborates with Chief Engineer on status and findings. Recommends improvements to the program and implements as directed.
• Provides hands‑on and classroom training for engineering staff and promotes an environment of learning and development.
• Provides and manages stock levels on all engineering equipment and parts.
• Schedule all activities of the Stationary Engineers and inspects work performed and materials used.Evaluates all work orders and assess priorities and distribute them to responsible staff for action, monitor progress, and adjust resources to accommodate emergency maintenance requests.
• Reviews incomplete work orders and informs requestor of schedule changes. Provide regular reports to the Chief Engineer regarding any scheduled work delayed for parts, emergencies, or other reasons.
• Schedule engineers for regular workdays, holidays, and vacation relief.
• Prepares labor and material purchase requisitions and distributes for approval.
• Maintain self-improvement program and keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, maintenance procedures and emergency response regarding hazardous materials.
• Consistently maintain appearance that is appropriate, safe, and in accordance with Able Engineering Services standards. Always display clean and visible identification.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality of service.
• Complies with Able Engineering Services and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular attendance in the workplace.
• Maintain building as‑built drawings. Read, interpret, and understand.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Assist in planning and forecasting 5-year plans.
• Report to management of the facility related issues.
• Works with management on plant related and tenant related issues.
• Develop, maintain and update the preventive maintenance program to comply with Able Engineering Services, industry standards and site-specific requirements.
• Set and maintain a professional work environment with staff.
• Assure good communication.
• Ensure standards of service and commitment.
• Ensure compliance with safe practices and standards.
• Develop goals for department, staff and self.
• Build morale and a team approach. Compliance with employment laws.

SKILLS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Assistant Chief Engineer. Prefer 3-4 years progressive operations experience.
• Strong employee relation skills, coaching skills and training skills.
• As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for stationary engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license.
• BOMA accredited courses desirable.
• Preferred: High-rise Fire Safety Director, Haz‑Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, LEED Certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 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.

$87.21 - $87.21 an hour