Building Engineer

ABM industries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Building Engineer to support daily operations of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical and plumbing. The role involves basic carpentry and metal work, responding to tenant requests, and closing work orders as needed.

This is a second shift position available Tuesday through Saturday at Cira Center, 2929 Arch Street. The engineer will perform hands-on maintenance, follow safety policies, and collaborate with the engineering team to ensure reliable building

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the engineer role
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• OSHA ACM awareness training as required
• Building automation systems experience
• Energy conservation knowledge; formal training preferred
• State/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC with universal refrigerant recovery license

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs buildings, utilities, grounds and equipment
• Optimizes maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment
• Troubleshoots and repairs to keep equipment running
• Provides hands-on training to engineering team members
• Supports safety programs and energy conservation initiatives
• Records data in logbooks and maintains compliance with codes
• Communicates with Chief Engineer and tenants
• Supports OT shifts for tenant events and team collaboration

Skills

Engineering experience

Blueprint reading

Building automation

OSHA training

Energy conservation

Education

Stationary Engineer license

HVAC license

Job description

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Building Engineer.

The Building Engineer supports the designated leadership with the daily operations of all building systems. This includes hard surface maintenance and repair, basic carpentry and metal work, operating, maintaining and repairing all facility system equipment associated with HVAC operations and mechanical and electrical systems. The Building Engineer will also respond to customer requests and submit and close work orders as necessary and perform other duties as assigned.

Must be available second shift. - Tuesday through SaturdayCira Center - 2929 Arch Street

$36.78 - $41.17 an hour

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 trouble‑shooting 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 to departmental policies and procedures.
• 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 ABM 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.
• Customer Service, willing to work OT shifts covering tenant events, team player, this is a very close team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Engineer
• 5+; years in 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