Assistant Facility Manager

ABM industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager to support operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure systems. You will collaborate with management, contractors, and internal teams to ensure safe and uninterrupted performance of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.

The role requires responding to on-call duties, developing maintenance strategies, and helping ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facility management, engineering, or related field is desirable but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in facility management, preferably in a critical infrastructure industry.
• Experience with critical systems such as HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Certification in facility management (e.g., CFM) is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or similar collaborative tools is a plus.
• Ability to obtain relevant certifications within 6-12 months if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Support operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with facility management, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainability objectives.
• Assist in ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Skills

Facility management

Maintenance planning

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

FM software

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (desirable)

CFM certification desirable

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure systems. This role assists in ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and related support equipment. The Engineer collaborates with facility management, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure systems. This role assists in ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and related support equipment. The Engineer collaborates with facility management, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainability objectives.

Pay: $95,900 - $108,000 per year

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Recruiting Flyer - Staff & Mgmt

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of facility management principles and practices, particularly in critical infrastructure industries.

• Experience in developing and implementing maintenance strategies and procedures.

• Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, permits, and standards, particularly those related to electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.

• Proficiency in using facility management software and other relevant tools.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Education, Experience, & Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in facility management, engineering, or a related field is desirable but not required.

• 5+ years of experience in facility management, preferably in a critical infrastructure industry.

• Experience with critical systems such as HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Certification in facility management (e.g., Certified Facility Manager (CFM)) is desirable but not required.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or similar collaborative tools is a plus.

• Ability to obtain relevant certifications within 6-12 months if not already certified.

Preferred Attributes:

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to pivot and adapt to new approaches when necessary.

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.

• Critical thinking and data analytics skills to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and climbing as required for facility inspections and maintenance.

• Availability for on-call duties and emergency response as needed.