Building Engineer

ABM Industries; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks an Engineer to maintain and repair buildings and grounds, equipment, and related systems under the supervision of the Chief Engineer. You will support site safety plans, comply with engineering standards, and document activities in logbooks.

The role requires troubleshooting, hands-on training with teammates, and commitment to energy conservation and quality service. Responsibilities include keeping HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems running, reading blueprints, and

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal refrigerant recovery license.
• Experience with energy conservation and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs buildings, utilities, grounds and equipment.
• Optimizes the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment to keep operations running.
• Conducts utility and equipment tests and logs data per codes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

OSHA awareness

Energy conservation

Education

Stationary Engineer license

HVAC license

Refrigerant recovery license

Tools

Building automation systems

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

$37.82 - $37.82 an hour

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.

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